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
BFAEBE
RGB
191, 174, 190
HSL
304, 12%, 72%
HSB
304, 9%, 75%
CMYK
0, 9, 1, 25
LAB
73, 8, -6
LCH
73, 10, 325
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 328
XYZ
46, 45, 55
LUV
73, 9, -10
HWB
304, 68%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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