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
BCACC5
RGB
188, 172, 197
HSL
278, 18%, 72%
HSB
278, 13%, 77%
CMYK
5, 13, 0, 23
LAB
72, 9, -11
LCH
72, 14, 312
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 314
XYZ
46, 44, 59
LUV
72, 7, -18
HWB
278, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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