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
BDD2D8
RGB
189, 210, 216
HSL
193, 26%, 79%
HSB
193, 13%, 85%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 15
LAB
83, -6, -6
LCH
83, 8, 221
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 217
XYZ
56, 62, 74
LUV
83, -12, -7
HWB
193, 74%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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