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
BDB4CE
RGB
189, 180, 206
HSL
261, 21%, 76%
HSB
261, 13%, 81%
CMYK
8, 13, 0, 19
LAB
75, 7, -12
LCH
75, 14, 300
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 301
XYZ
48, 48, 65
LUV
75, 3, -20
HWB
261, 71%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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