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
BDB9CF
RGB
189, 185, 207
HSL
251, 19%, 77%
HSB
251, 11%, 81%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 19
LAB
76, 5, -11
LCH
76, 12, 294
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 294
XYZ
50, 50, 66
LUV
76, 1, -17
HWB
251, 73%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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