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
B3ADB7
RGB
179, 173, 183
HSL
276, 6%, 70%
HSB
276, 5%, 72%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 28
LAB
71, 4, -4
LCH
71, 6, 310
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 312
XYZ
42, 43, 51
LUV
71, 3, -7
HWB
276, 68%, 28%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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