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
BBB3C0
RGB
187, 179, 192
HSL
277, 9%, 73%
HSB
277, 7%, 75%
CMYK
3, 7, 0, 25
LAB
74, 5, -6
LCH
74, 7, 310
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 313
XYZ
46, 47, 56
LUV
74, 4, -9
HWB
277, 70%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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