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
BBB1C3
RGB
187, 177, 195
HSL
273, 13%, 73%
HSB
273, 9%, 76%
CMYK
4, 9, 0, 24
LAB
73, 6, -8
LCH
73, 10, 308
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 310
XYZ
46, 46, 58
LUV
73, 5, -13
HWB
273, 69%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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