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
BFBDD7
RGB
191, 189, 215
HSL
245, 25%, 79%
HSB
245, 12%, 84%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 16
LAB
77, 5, -13
LCH
77, 14, 289
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 289
XYZ
52, 52, 72
LUV
77, 0, -21
HWB
245, 74%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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