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
BFBED1
RGB
191, 190, 209
HSL
243, 17%, 78%
HSB
243, 9%, 82%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 18
LAB
78, 3, -9
LCH
78, 10, 288
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 288
XYZ
51, 53, 68
LUV
78, -1, -15
HWB
243, 75%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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