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
BCBACD
RGB
188, 186, 205
HSL
246, 16%, 77%
HSB
246, 9%, 80%
CMYK
8, 9, 0, 20
LAB
76, 3, -9
LCH
76, 10, 290
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 291
XYZ
49, 50, 65
LUV
76, 0, -15
HWB
246, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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