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
BCB6CE
RGB
188, 182, 206
HSL
255, 20%, 76%
HSB
255, 12%, 81%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 19
LAB
75, 6, -11
LCH
75, 13, 296
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 297
XYZ
49, 49, 65
LUV
75, 2, -18
HWB
255, 71%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named purple on shades of purple, or all families on colors.