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
BABFDB
RGB
186, 191, 219
HSL
231, 31%, 79%
HSB
231, 15%, 86%
CMYK
15, 13, 0, 14
LAB
78, 2, -15
LCH
78, 15, 279
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 277
XYZ
52, 53, 74
LUV
78, -4, -23
HWB
231, 73%, 14%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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