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
BCAFB6
RGB
188, 175, 182
HSL
328, 9%, 71%
HSB
328, 7%, 74%
CMYK
0, 7, 3, 26
LAB
73, 6, -2
LCH
73, 6, 342
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 344
XYZ
45, 45, 51
LUV
73, 7, -4
HWB
328, 69%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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