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
BBAB9E
RGB
187, 171, 158
HSL
27, 18%, 68%
HSB
27, 16%, 73%
CMYK
0, 9, 16, 27
LAB
71, 4, 9
LCH
71, 10, 64
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 62
XYZ
41, 42, 38
LUV
71, 10, 12
HWB
27, 62%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.