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
B8B8A4
RGB
184, 184, 164
HSL
60, 12%, 68%
HSB
60, 11%, 72%
CMYK
0, 0, 11, 28
LAB
74, -3, 10
LCH
74, 11, 104
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 107
XYZ
44, 47, 42
LUV
74, 1, 15
HWB
60, 64%, 28%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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