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
B4B4C4
RGB
180, 180, 196
HSL
240, 12%, 74%
HSB
240, 8%, 77%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 23
LAB
74, 2, -8
LCH
74, 8, 286
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 286
XYZ
45, 46, 59
LUV
74, -1, -13
HWB
240, 71%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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