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
BBB8CC
RGB
187, 184, 204
HSL
249, 16%, 76%
HSB
249, 10%, 80%
CMYK
8, 10, 0, 20
LAB
76, 4, -10
LCH
76, 11, 292
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 293
XYZ
49, 49, 64
LUV
76, 0, -16
HWB
249, 72%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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