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
BBADB1
RGB
187, 173, 177
HSL
343, 9%, 71%
HSB
343, 7%, 73%
CMYK
0, 7, 5, 27
LAB
72, 6, 0
LCH
72, 6, 359
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 358
XYZ
43, 44, 48
LUV
72, 8, -1
HWB
343, 68%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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