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
BDBDD4
RGB
189, 189, 212
HSL
240, 21%, 79%
HSB
240, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 17
LAB
77, 3, -12
LCH
77, 12, 286
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 286
XYZ
51, 52, 70
LUV
77, -1, -18
HWB
240, 74%, 17%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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