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
BDB9D5
RGB
189, 185, 213
HSL
249, 25%, 78%
HSB
249, 13%, 84%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 16
LAB
76, 6, -14
LCH
76, 15, 292
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 292
XYZ
50, 50, 70
LUV
76, 1, -22
HWB
249, 73%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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