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
BFAEBF
RGB
191, 174, 191
HSL
300, 12%, 72%
HSB
300, 9%, 75%
CMYK
0, 9, 0, 25
LAB
73, 9, -6
LCH
73, 11, 323
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 326
XYZ
46, 45, 56
LUV
73, 9, -11
HWB
300, 68%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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