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
BCBCD4
RGB
188, 188, 212
HSL
240, 22%, 78%
HSB
240, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 17
LAB
77, 4, -12
LCH
77, 13, 286
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 286
XYZ
51, 51, 70
LUV
77, -1, -19
HWB
240, 74%, 17%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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