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
B8B0BB
RGB
184, 176, 187
HSL
284, 7%, 71%
HSB
284, 6%, 73%
CMYK
2, 6, 0, 27
LAB
73, 4, -5
LCH
73, 6, 314
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 317
XYZ
44, 45, 53
LUV
73, 4, -8
HWB
284, 69%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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