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
BDBCD6
RGB
189, 188, 214
HSL
242, 24%, 79%
HSB
242, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 16
LAB
77, 4, -13
LCH
77, 14, 288
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 287
XYZ
51, 52, 71
LUV
77, -1, -21
HWB
242, 74%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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