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
BEBDD3
RGB
190, 189, 211
HSL
243, 20%, 78%
HSB
243, 10%, 83%
CMYK
10, 10, 0, 17
LAB
77, 4, -11
LCH
77, 12, 288
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 288
XYZ
51, 52, 69
LUV
77, -1, -17
HWB
243, 74%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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