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
BFBED6
RGB
191, 190, 214
HSL
242, 23%, 79%
HSB
242, 11%, 84%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 16
LAB
78, 4, -12
LCH
78, 13, 288
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 288
XYZ
52, 53, 71
LUV
78, -1, -19
HWB
242, 75%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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