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
BBAD9E
RGB
187, 173, 158
HSL
31, 18%, 68%
HSB
31, 16%, 73%
CMYK
0, 7, 16, 27
LAB
72, 3, 10
LCH
72, 10, 71
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 69
XYZ
42, 43, 38
LUV
72, 9, 13
HWB
31, 62%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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