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
B2ACAB
RGB
178, 172, 171
HSL
9, 4%, 68%
HSB
9, 4%, 70%
CMYK
0, 3, 4, 30
LAB
71, 2, 1
LCH
71, 2, 32
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 29
XYZ
40, 42, 44
LUV
71, 4, 2
HWB
9, 67%, 30%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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