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
BAB8CD
RGB
186, 184, 205
HSL
246, 17%, 76%
HSB
246, 10%, 80%
CMYK
9, 10, 0, 20
LAB
75, 4, -10
LCH
75, 11, 290
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 290
XYZ
48, 49, 65
LUV
75, 0, -17
HWB
246, 72%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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