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
BDCDE2
RGB
189, 205, 226
HSL
214, 39%, 81%
HSB
214, 16%, 89%
CMYK
16, 9, 0, 11
LAB
82, -2, -12
LCH
82, 13, 259
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 255
XYZ
57, 60, 81
LUV
82, -10, -19
HWB
214, 74%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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