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
BDBAD3
RGB
189, 186, 211
HSL
247, 22%, 78%
HSB
247, 12%, 83%
CMYK
10, 12, 0, 17
LAB
76, 5, -12
LCH
76, 13, 291
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 291
XYZ
50, 51, 69
LUV
76, 0, -20
HWB
247, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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