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
BDCDD4
RGB
189, 205, 212
HSL
198, 21%, 79%
HSB
198, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 17
LAB
81, -5, -5
LCH
81, 7, 230
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 226
XYZ
55, 59, 71
LUV
81, -9, -7
HWB
198, 74%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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