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
BDB0C2
RGB
189, 176, 194
HSL
283, 13%, 73%
HSB
283, 9%, 76%
CMYK
3, 9, 0, 24
LAB
73, 7, -7
LCH
73, 10, 314
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 317
XYZ
46, 46, 57
LUV
73, 6, -13
HWB
283, 69%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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