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
BDB6D2
RGB
189, 182, 210
HSL
255, 24%, 77%
HSB
255, 13%, 82%
CMYK
10, 13, 0, 18
LAB
75, 7, -13
LCH
75, 15, 296
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 297
XYZ
49, 49, 68
LUV
75, 2, -22
HWB
255, 71%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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