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
BFBDD0
RGB
191, 189, 208
HSL
246, 17%, 78%
HSB
246, 9%, 82%
CMYK
8, 9, 0, 18
LAB
77, 3, -9
LCH
77, 10, 290
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 291
XYZ
51, 52, 67
LUV
77, 0, -15
HWB
246, 74%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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