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
BBAEC5
RGB
187, 174, 197
HSL
274, 17%, 73%
HSB
274, 12%, 77%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 23
LAB
73, 8, -10
LCH
73, 13, 309
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 311
XYZ
46, 45, 59
LUV
73, 6, -17
HWB
274, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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