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
BBA499
RGB
187, 164, 153
HSL
19, 20%, 67%
HSB
19, 18%, 73%
CMYK
0, 12, 18, 27
LAB
69, 7, 9
LCH
69, 12, 51
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 47
XYZ
40, 39, 36
LUV
69, 15, 11
HWB
19, 60%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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