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
BCBDD8
RGB
188, 189, 216
HSL
238, 26%, 79%
HSB
238, 13%, 85%
CMYK
13, 12, 0, 15
LAB
77, 4, -14
LCH
77, 14, 285
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 284
XYZ
51, 52, 72
LUV
77, -2, -22
HWB
238, 74%, 15%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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