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
BBAAA2
RGB
187, 170, 162
HSL
19, 16%, 68%
HSB
19, 13%, 73%
CMYK
0, 9, 13, 27
LAB
71, 5, 6
LCH
71, 8, 51
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 47
XYZ
41, 42, 40
LUV
71, 11, 8
HWB
19, 64%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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