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
B9BBAE
RGB
185, 187, 174
HSL
69, 9%, 71%
HSB
69, 7%, 73%
CMYK
1, 0, 7, 27
LAB
75, -2, 6
LCH
75, 7, 111
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 114
XYZ
45, 49, 47
LUV
75, 0, 10
HWB
69, 68%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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