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
B9B2BF
RGB
185, 178, 191
HSL
272, 9%, 72%
HSB
272, 7%, 75%
CMYK
3, 7, 0, 25
LAB
73, 4, -6
LCH
73, 7, 308
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 310
XYZ
45, 46, 56
LUV
73, 3, -9
HWB
272, 70%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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