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
B4B3CA
RGB
180, 179, 202
HSL
243, 18%, 75%
HSB
243, 11%, 79%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 21
LAB
74, 4, -12
LCH
74, 12, 288
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 288
XYZ
46, 46, 62
LUV
74, -1, -18
HWB
243, 70%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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