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
BBB5D1
RGB
187, 181, 209
HSL
253, 23%, 76%
HSB
253, 13%, 82%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 18
LAB
75, 6, -13
LCH
75, 15, 295
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 295
XYZ
49, 48, 67
LUV
75, 2, -22
HWB
253, 71%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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