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
B0BBAB
RGB
176, 187, 171
HSL
101, 11%, 70%
HSB
101, 9%, 73%
CMYK
6, 0, 9, 27
LAB
75, -6, 7
LCH
75, 9, 132
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 136
XYZ
43, 48, 45
LUV
75, -5, 11
HWB
101, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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