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
BCB4C2
RGB
188, 180, 194
HSL
274, 10%, 73%
HSB
274, 7%, 76%
CMYK
3, 7, 0, 24
LAB
74, 5, -6
LCH
74, 8, 309
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 311
XYZ
47, 47, 58
LUV
74, 4, -10
HWB
274, 71%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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