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
BDB8CB
RGB
189, 184, 203
HSL
256, 15%, 76%
HSB
256, 9%, 80%
CMYK
7, 9, 0, 20
LAB
76, 5, -9
LCH
76, 10, 297
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 298
XYZ
49, 49, 63
LUV
76, 2, -15
HWB
256, 72%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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