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
BFBAD4
RGB
191, 186, 212
HSL
252, 23%, 78%
HSB
252, 12%, 83%
CMYK
10, 12, 0, 17
LAB
77, 6, -12
LCH
77, 14, 294
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 294
XYZ
51, 51, 69
LUV
77, 1, -20
HWB
252, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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