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
BDAEC5
RGB
189, 174, 197
HSL
279, 17%, 73%
HSB
279, 12%, 77%
CMYK
4, 12, 0, 23
LAB
73, 9, -10
LCH
73, 13, 312
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 314
XYZ
46, 45, 59
LUV
73, 7, -16
HWB
279, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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