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
BBB19E
RGB
187, 177, 158
HSL
39, 18%, 68%
HSB
39, 16%, 73%
CMYK
0, 5, 16, 27
LAB
73, 1, 11
LCH
73, 11, 83
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 84
XYZ
42, 44, 39
LUV
73, 7, 16
HWB
39, 62%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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