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
BBAAA9
RGB
187, 170, 169
HSL
3, 12%, 70%
HSB
3, 10%, 73%
CMYK
0, 9, 10, 27
LAB
71, 6, 3
LCH
71, 7, 25
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 22
XYZ
42, 42, 43
LUV
71, 10, 3
HWB
3, 66%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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