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
BDB2C6
RGB
189, 178, 198
HSL
273, 15%, 74%
HSB
273, 10%, 78%
CMYK
5, 10, 0, 22
LAB
74, 7, -9
LCH
74, 11, 308
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 310
XYZ
47, 47, 60
LUV
74, 5, -14
HWB
273, 70%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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