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
B1ACA9
RGB
177, 172, 169
HSL
23, 5%, 68%
HSB
23, 5%, 69%
CMYK
0, 3, 5, 31
LAB
71, 1, 2
LCH
71, 3, 57
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 53
XYZ
40, 42, 43
LUV
71, 3, 3
HWB
23, 66%, 31%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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