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
BDB4CD
RGB
189, 180, 205
HSL
262, 20%, 75%
HSB
262, 12%, 80%
CMYK
8, 12, 0, 20
LAB
75, 7, -11
LCH
75, 13, 301
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 302
XYZ
48, 48, 64
LUV
75, 3, -19
HWB
262, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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