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
BBAEC6
RGB
187, 174, 198
HSL
272, 17%, 73%
HSB
272, 12%, 78%
CMYK
6, 12, 0, 22
LAB
73, 8, -10
LCH
73, 13, 308
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 310
XYZ
46, 45, 60
LUV
73, 6, -17
HWB
272, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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