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
BDB7D3
RGB
189, 183, 211
HSL
253, 24%, 77%
HSB
253, 13%, 83%
CMYK
10, 13, 0, 17
LAB
76, 6, -13
LCH
76, 15, 295
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 295
XYZ
50, 49, 69
LUV
76, 2, -22
HWB
253, 72%, 17%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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