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
BBB0CB
RGB
187, 176, 203
HSL
264, 21%, 74%
HSB
264, 13%, 80%
CMYK
8, 13, 0, 20
LAB
73, 8, -12
LCH
73, 15, 303
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 304
XYZ
47, 46, 63
LUV
73, 4, -20
HWB
264, 69%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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