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
BAB3BF
RGB
186, 179, 191
HSL
275, 9%, 73%
HSB
275, 6%, 75%
CMYK
3, 6, 0, 25
LAB
74, 4, -5
LCH
74, 7, 309
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 312
XYZ
46, 46, 56
LUV
74, 3, -9
HWB
275, 70%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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