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
BFBED9
RGB
191, 190, 217
HSL
242, 26%, 80%
HSB
242, 12%, 85%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 15
LAB
78, 4, -13
LCH
78, 14, 288
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 287
XYZ
52, 53, 73
LUV
78, -1, -22
HWB
242, 75%, 15%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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