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
B9ACBC
RGB
185, 172, 188
HSL
289, 11%, 71%
HSB
289, 9%, 74%
CMYK
2, 9, 0, 26
LAB
72, 7, -6
LCH
72, 10, 317
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 320
XYZ
44, 43, 54
LUV
72, 6, -11
HWB
289, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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