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
BCB3C4
RGB
188, 179, 196
HSL
272, 13%, 74%
HSB
272, 9%, 77%
CMYK
4, 9, 0, 23
LAB
74, 6, -7
LCH
74, 9, 307
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 309
XYZ
47, 47, 59
LUV
74, 4, -12
HWB
272, 70%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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