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
B3AEBA
RGB
179, 174, 186
HSL
265, 8%, 71%
HSB
265, 6%, 73%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 27
LAB
72, 4, -5
LCH
72, 7, 303
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 305
XYZ
43, 43, 53
LUV
72, 2, -9
HWB
265, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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