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
BAB4CD
RGB
186, 180, 205
HSL
254, 20%, 75%
HSB
254, 12%, 80%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 20
LAB
74, 6, -12
LCH
74, 13, 296
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 297
XYZ
48, 47, 64
LUV
74, 2, -19
HWB
254, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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