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
BDB2BF
RGB
189, 178, 191
HSL
291, 9%, 72%
HSB
291, 7%, 75%
CMYK
1, 7, 0, 25
LAB
74, 6, -5
LCH
74, 8, 319
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 321
XYZ
46, 46, 56
LUV
74, 5, -9
HWB
291, 70%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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