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
BBA996
RGB
187, 169, 150
HSL
31, 21%, 66%
HSB
31, 20%, 73%
CMYK
0, 10, 20, 27
LAB
70, 4, 12
LCH
70, 13, 70
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 69
XYZ
40, 41, 35
LUV
70, 12, 16
HWB
31, 59%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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