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
BBB1C5
RGB
187, 177, 197
HSL
270, 15%, 73%
HSB
270, 10%, 77%
CMYK
5, 10, 0, 23
LAB
74, 6, -9
LCH
74, 11, 306
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 308
XYZ
46, 46, 59
LUV
74, 4, -15
HWB
270, 69%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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