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
BDCEDB
RGB
189, 206, 219
HSL
206, 29%, 80%
HSB
206, 14%, 86%
CMYK
14, 6, 0, 14
LAB
82, -4, -9
LCH
82, 9, 245
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 241
XYZ
56, 60, 76
LUV
82, -10, -12
HWB
206, 74%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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