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
BDB5D0
RGB
189, 181, 208
HSL
258, 22%, 76%
HSB
258, 13%, 82%
CMYK
9, 13, 0, 18
LAB
75, 7, -13
LCH
75, 14, 298
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 299
XYZ
49, 48, 66
LUV
75, 3, -21
HWB
258, 71%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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