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
BFBDC6
RGB
191, 189, 198
HSL
253, 7%, 76%
HSB
253, 5%, 78%
CMYK
4, 5, 0, 22
LAB
77, 2, -4
LCH
77, 5, 295
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 296
XYZ
50, 52, 61
LUV
77, 1, -7
HWB
253, 74%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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