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
BDB2C7
RGB
189, 178, 199
HSL
271, 16%, 74%
HSB
271, 11%, 78%
CMYK
5, 11, 0, 22
LAB
74, 7, -9
LCH
74, 12, 307
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 309
XYZ
47, 47, 61
LUV
74, 5, -15
HWB
271, 70%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
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