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
B9B2AA
RGB
185, 178, 170
HSL
32, 10%, 70%
HSB
32, 8%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 8, 27
LAB
73, 2, 5
LCH
73, 5, 73
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 71
XYZ
43, 45, 44
LUV
73, 5, 7
HWB
32, 67%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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