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
BDBAD0
RGB
189, 186, 208
HSL
248, 19%, 77%
HSB
248, 11%, 82%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 18
LAB
76, 4, -11
LCH
76, 12, 292
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 292
XYZ
50, 50, 67
LUV
76, 0, -17
HWB
248, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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