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
BBAB97
RGB
187, 171, 151
HSL
33, 21%, 66%
HSB
33, 19%, 73%
CMYK
0, 9, 19, 27
LAB
71, 4, 13
LCH
71, 13, 74
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 73
XYZ
41, 42, 35
LUV
71, 11, 17
HWB
33, 59%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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