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
BBAB93
RGB
187, 171, 147
HSL
36, 23%, 65%
HSB
36, 21%, 73%
CMYK
0, 9, 21, 27
LAB
71, 3, 15
LCH
71, 15, 78
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 78
XYZ
40, 42, 34
LUV
71, 11, 20
HWB
36, 58%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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