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
BBB8D2
RGB
187, 184, 210
HSL
247, 22%, 77%
HSB
247, 12%, 82%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 18
LAB
76, 5, -13
LCH
76, 14, 291
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 291
XYZ
49, 49, 68
LUV
76, 0, -20
HWB
247, 72%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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