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
BDD0DF
RGB
189, 208, 223
HSL
206, 35%, 81%
HSB
206, 15%, 87%
CMYK
15, 7, 0, 13
LAB
82, -4, -10
LCH
82, 11, 246
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 242
XYZ
57, 61, 79
LUV
82, -11, -14
HWB
206, 74%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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