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
BECDD0
RGB
190, 205, 208
HSL
190, 16%, 78%
HSB
190, 9%, 82%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 18
LAB
81, -5, -3
LCH
81, 6, 215
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 211
XYZ
54, 59, 68
LUV
81, -8, -4
HWB
190, 75%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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