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
BBAE95
RGB
187, 174, 149
HSL
39, 22%, 66%
HSB
39, 20%, 73%
CMYK
0, 7, 20, 27
LAB
72, 2, 15
LCH
72, 15, 83
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 84
XYZ
41, 43, 35
LUV
72, 9, 20
HWB
39, 58%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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