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
BCB3CE
RGB
188, 179, 206
HSL
260, 22%, 75%
HSB
260, 13%, 81%
CMYK
9, 13, 0, 19
LAB
74, 7, -13
LCH
74, 14, 300
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 301
XYZ
48, 47, 65
LUV
74, 3, -20
HWB
260, 70%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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