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
BBACC4
RGB
187, 172, 196
HSL
277, 17%, 72%
HSB
277, 12%, 77%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 23
LAB
72, 9, -10
LCH
72, 14, 311
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 313
XYZ
45, 44, 58
LUV
72, 7, -17
HWB
277, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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