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
BAB0CA
RGB
186, 176, 202
HSL
263, 20%, 74%
HSB
263, 13%, 79%
CMYK
8, 13, 0, 21
LAB
73, 7, -12
LCH
73, 14, 302
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 303
XYZ
46, 46, 62
LUV
73, 4, -20
HWB
263, 69%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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