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
BBB5C4
RGB
187, 181, 196
HSL
264, 11%, 74%
HSB
264, 8%, 77%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 23
LAB
75, 4, -7
LCH
75, 8, 302
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 304
XYZ
47, 48, 59
LUV
75, 2, -11
HWB
264, 71%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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