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
BBB099
RGB
187, 176, 153
HSL
41, 20%, 67%
HSB
41, 18%, 73%
CMYK
0, 6, 18, 27
LAB
72, 1, 13
LCH
72, 13, 85
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 85
XYZ
42, 44, 36
LUV
72, 8, 19
HWB
41, 60%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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