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
BFCDE0
RGB
191, 205, 224
HSL
215, 35%, 81%
HSB
215, 15%, 88%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 12
LAB
82, -2, -11
LCH
82, 11, 260
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 256
XYZ
57, 60, 79
LUV
82, -8, -17
HWB
215, 75%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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