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
BDB2C4
RGB
189, 178, 196
HSL
277, 13%, 73%
HSB
277, 9%, 77%
CMYK
4, 9, 0, 23
LAB
74, 7, -8
LCH
74, 10, 310
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 313
XYZ
47, 47, 59
LUV
74, 5, -13
HWB
277, 70%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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