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
BCAEC3
RGB
188, 174, 195
HSL
280, 15%, 72%
HSB
280, 11%, 76%
CMYK
4, 11, 0, 24
LAB
73, 8, -9
LCH
73, 12, 312
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 315
XYZ
46, 45, 58
LUV
73, 7, -15
HWB
280, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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