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
BDB8CE
RGB
189, 184, 206
HSL
254, 18%, 76%
HSB
254, 11%, 81%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 19
LAB
76, 5, -10
LCH
76, 12, 295
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 296
XYZ
49, 50, 65
LUV
76, 1, -17
HWB
254, 72%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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