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
BDB7C8
RGB
189, 183, 200
HSL
261, 13%, 75%
HSB
261, 8%, 78%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 22
LAB
75, 5, -8
LCH
75, 9, 300
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 302
XYZ
48, 49, 62
LUV
75, 2, -13
HWB
261, 72%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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