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
BBA8A1
RGB
187, 168, 161
HSL
16, 16%, 68%
HSB
16, 14%, 73%
CMYK
0, 10, 14, 27
LAB
70, 6, 6
LCH
70, 9, 45
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 41
XYZ
41, 41, 39
LUV
70, 12, 8
HWB
16, 63%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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