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
BBB197
RGB
187, 177, 151
HSL
43, 21%, 66%
HSB
43, 19%, 73%
CMYK
0, 5, 19, 27
LAB
73, 0, 15
LCH
73, 15, 88
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 89
XYZ
42, 44, 36
LUV
73, 8, 21
HWB
43, 59%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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