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
B3AFBE
RGB
179, 175, 190
HSL
256, 10%, 72%
HSB
256, 8%, 75%
CMYK
6, 8, 0, 25
LAB
72, 4, -7
LCH
72, 8, 297
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 298
XYZ
43, 44, 55
LUV
72, 1, -11
HWB
256, 69%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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