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
BBB4CA
RGB
187, 180, 202
HSL
259, 17%, 75%
HSB
259, 11%, 79%
CMYK
7, 11, 0, 21
LAB
74, 6, -10
LCH
74, 12, 299
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 300
XYZ
47, 47, 63
LUV
74, 3, -17
HWB
259, 71%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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