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
BBB5CF
RGB
187, 181, 207
HSL
254, 21%, 76%
HSB
254, 13%, 81%
CMYK
10, 13, 0, 19
LAB
75, 6, -12
LCH
75, 14, 296
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 296
XYZ
48, 48, 66
LUV
75, 2, -20
HWB
254, 71%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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