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
B8BBAB
RGB
184, 187, 171
HSL
71, 11%, 70%
HSB
71, 9%, 73%
CMYK
2, 0, 9, 27
LAB
75, -3, 8
LCH
75, 8, 113
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 116
XYZ
45, 49, 46
LUV
75, -1, 12
HWB
71, 67%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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