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
BBACAA
RGB
187, 172, 170
HSL
7, 11%, 70%
HSB
7, 9%, 73%
CMYK
0, 8, 9, 27
LAB
72, 5, 3
LCH
72, 6, 30
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 27
XYZ
43, 43, 44
LUV
72, 9, 3
HWB
7, 67%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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