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
BCB5C8
RGB
188, 181, 200
HSL
262, 15%, 75%
HSB
262, 9%, 78%
CMYK
6, 9, 0, 22
LAB
75, 5, -9
LCH
75, 10, 301
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 302
XYZ
48, 48, 61
LUV
75, 3, -14
HWB
262, 71%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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