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
BCAEC8
RGB
188, 174, 200
HSL
272, 19%, 73%
HSB
272, 13%, 78%
CMYK
6, 13, 0, 22
LAB
73, 9, -11
LCH
73, 14, 308
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 309
XYZ
46, 45, 61
LUV
73, 6, -19
HWB
272, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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