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
BCB7CA
RGB
188, 183, 202
HSL
256, 15%, 75%
HSB
256, 9%, 79%
CMYK
7, 9, 0, 21
LAB
75, 5, -9
LCH
75, 10, 297
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 298
XYZ
48, 49, 63
LUV
75, 2, -15
HWB
256, 72%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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