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
BFCDD8
RGB
191, 205, 216
HSL
206, 24%, 80%
HSB
206, 12%, 85%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 15
LAB
82, -3, -7
LCH
82, 8, 245
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 241
XYZ
56, 60, 74
LUV
82, -8, -10
HWB
206, 75%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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