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
BBB8CA
RGB
187, 184, 202
HSL
250, 15%, 76%
HSB
250, 9%, 79%
CMYK
7, 9, 0, 21
LAB
75, 4, -9
LCH
75, 9, 293
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 293
XYZ
48, 49, 63
LUV
75, 1, -14
HWB
250, 72%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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