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
BBB2C5
RGB
187, 178, 197
HSL
268, 14%, 74%
HSB
268, 10%, 77%
CMYK
5, 10, 0, 23
LAB
74, 6, -8
LCH
74, 10, 305
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 307
XYZ
46, 46, 59
LUV
74, 4, -14
HWB
268, 70%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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