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
BBAFC9
RGB
187, 175, 201
HSL
268, 19%, 74%
HSB
268, 13%, 79%
CMYK
7, 13, 0, 21
LAB
73, 8, -12
LCH
73, 14, 305
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 306
XYZ
46, 45, 62
LUV
73, 5, -19
HWB
268, 69%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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