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
BDB2C3
RGB
189, 178, 195
HSL
279, 12%, 73%
HSB
279, 9%, 76%
CMYK
3, 9, 0, 24
LAB
74, 6, -7
LCH
74, 10, 312
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 314
XYZ
47, 47, 58
LUV
74, 5, -12
HWB
279, 70%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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