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
BBADC3
RGB
187, 173, 195
HSL
278, 15%, 72%
HSB
278, 11%, 76%
CMYK
4, 11, 0, 24
LAB
72, 8, -9
LCH
72, 12, 311
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 313
XYZ
45, 44, 58
LUV
72, 7, -16
HWB
278, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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