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
BDBBD0
RGB
189, 187, 208
HSL
246, 18%, 77%
HSB
246, 10%, 82%
CMYK
9, 10, 0, 18
LAB
77, 4, -10
LCH
77, 11, 290
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 290
XYZ
50, 51, 67
LUV
77, 0, -17
HWB
246, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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