Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
BDCCDF
RGB
189, 204, 223
HSL
214, 35%, 81%
HSB
214, 15%, 87%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 13
LAB
81, -2, -11
LCH
81, 12, 258
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 254
XYZ
56, 59, 78
LUV
81, -9, -17
HWB
214, 74%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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