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
BBB4C6
RGB
187, 180, 198
HSL
263, 14%, 74%
HSB
263, 9%, 78%
CMYK
6, 9, 0, 22
LAB
74, 5, -8
LCH
74, 10, 302
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 303
XYZ
47, 47, 60
LUV
74, 3, -13
HWB
263, 71%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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