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
B8BCD7
RGB
184, 188, 215
HSL
232, 28%, 78%
HSB
232, 14%, 84%
CMYK
14, 13, 0, 16
LAB
77, 3, -14
LCH
77, 14, 281
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 279
XYZ
50, 51, 71
LUV
77, -4, -22
HWB
232, 72%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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