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
BBAEB4
RGB
187, 174, 180
HSL
332, 9%, 71%
HSB
332, 7%, 73%
CMYK
0, 7, 4, 27
LAB
72, 6, -1
LCH
72, 6, 347
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 348
XYZ
44, 44, 49
LUV
72, 7, -3
HWB
332, 68%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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