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
B8B3BF
RGB
184, 179, 191
HSL
265, 9%, 73%
HSB
265, 6%, 75%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 25
LAB
74, 4, -5
LCH
74, 6, 303
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 305
XYZ
45, 46, 56
LUV
74, 2, -9
HWB
265, 70%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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