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
BB9D9D
RGB
187, 157, 157
HSL
0, 18%, 67%
HSB
0, 16%, 73%
CMYK
0, 16, 16, 27
LAB
67, 11, 4
LCH
67, 12, 21
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 18
XYZ
39, 37, 37
LUV
67, 18, 4
HWB
0, 62%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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