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
BBAA9A
RGB
187, 170, 154
HSL
29, 20%, 67%
HSB
29, 18%, 73%
CMYK
0, 9, 18, 27
LAB
71, 4, 11
LCH
71, 11, 68
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 66
XYZ
41, 42, 36
LUV
71, 11, 14
HWB
29, 60%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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