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
BDB5CD
RGB
189, 181, 205
HSL
260, 19%, 76%
HSB
260, 12%, 80%
CMYK
8, 12, 0, 20
LAB
75, 6, -11
LCH
75, 13, 300
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 301
XYZ
49, 48, 65
LUV
75, 3, -18
HWB
260, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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