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
B4B3CD
RGB
180, 179, 205
HSL
242, 21%, 75%
HSB
242, 13%, 80%
CMYK
12, 13, 0, 20
LAB
74, 4, -13
LCH
74, 14, 288
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 287
XYZ
46, 46, 64
LUV
74, -1, -21
HWB
242, 70%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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