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
B0AEB8
RGB
176, 174, 184
HSL
252, 7%, 70%
HSB
252, 5%, 72%
CMYK
4, 5, 0, 28
LAB
71, 2, -5
LCH
71, 5, 294
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 295
XYZ
42, 43, 51
LUV
71, 1, -8
HWB
252, 68%, 28%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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