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
B9BAD2
RGB
185, 186, 210
HSL
238, 22%, 77%
HSB
238, 12%, 82%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 18
LAB
76, 3, -12
LCH
76, 13, 285
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 284
XYZ
49, 50, 68
LUV
76, -2, -19
HWB
238, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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