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
BFCDD7
RGB
191, 205, 215
HSL
205, 23%, 80%
HSB
205, 11%, 84%
CMYK
11, 5, 0, 16
LAB
82, -3, -7
LCH
82, 8, 243
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 239
XYZ
56, 60, 73
LUV
82, -8, -10
HWB
205, 75%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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