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
BDCED6
RGB
189, 206, 214
HSL
199, 23%, 79%
HSB
199, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 16
LAB
82, -5, -6
LCH
82, 8, 232
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 228
XYZ
55, 60, 72
LUV
82, -10, -8
HWB
199, 74%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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