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
B0AEB9
RGB
176, 174, 185
HSL
251, 7%, 70%
HSB
251, 6%, 73%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 27
LAB
72, 2, -5
LCH
72, 6, 293
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 294
XYZ
42, 43, 52
LUV
72, 0, -8
HWB
251, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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