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
B8AEC9
RGB
184, 174, 201
HSL
262, 20%, 74%
HSB
262, 13%, 79%
CMYK
8, 13, 0, 21
LAB
73, 8, -12
LCH
73, 15, 301
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 302
XYZ
45, 45, 61
LUV
73, 4, -20
HWB
262, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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