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
BDCFE0
RGB
189, 207, 224
HSL
209, 36%, 81%
HSB
209, 16%, 88%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 12
LAB
82, -4, -11
LCH
82, 11, 251
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 247
XYZ
57, 61, 79
LUV
82, -10, -16
HWB
209, 74%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.