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
BCBBD2
RGB
188, 187, 210
HSL
243, 20%, 78%
HSB
243, 11%, 82%
CMYK
10, 11, 0, 18
LAB
77, 4, -11
LCH
77, 12, 288
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 288
XYZ
50, 51, 68
LUV
77, -1, -18
HWB
243, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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