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
B3AEBB
RGB
179, 174, 187
HSL
263, 9%, 71%
HSB
263, 7%, 73%
CMYK
4, 7, 0, 27
LAB
72, 4, -6
LCH
72, 7, 302
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 303
XYZ
43, 43, 53
LUV
72, 2, -10
HWB
263, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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