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
BAA8BB
RGB
186, 168, 187
HSL
297, 12%, 70%
HSB
297, 10%, 73%
CMYK
1, 10, 0, 27
LAB
71, 9, -7
LCH
71, 12, 322
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 324
XYZ
43, 42, 53
LUV
71, 9, -13
HWB
297, 66%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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