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
B3ACAA
RGB
179, 172, 170
HSL
13, 6%, 68%
HSB
13, 5%, 70%
CMYK
0, 4, 5, 30
LAB
71, 2, 2
LCH
71, 3, 40
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 37
XYZ
41, 42, 44
LUV
71, 4, 2
HWB
13, 67%, 30%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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