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
B9ABC1
RGB
185, 171, 193
HSL
278, 15%, 71%
HSB
278, 11%, 76%
CMYK
4, 11, 0, 24
LAB
72, 8, -9
LCH
72, 12, 311
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 313
XYZ
44, 43, 56
LUV
72, 7, -16
HWB
278, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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