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
B9B5B2
RGB
185, 181, 178
HSL
26, 5%, 71%
HSB
26, 4%, 73%
CMYK
0, 2, 4, 27
LAB
74, 1, 2
LCH
74, 2, 63
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 60
XYZ
45, 47, 49
LUV
74, 2, 3
HWB
26, 70%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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