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
BABDD6
RGB
186, 189, 214
HSL
234, 25%, 78%
HSB
234, 13%, 84%
CMYK
13, 12, 0, 16
LAB
77, 3, -13
LCH
77, 13, 282
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 280
XYZ
51, 52, 71
LUV
77, -3, -20
HWB
234, 73%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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