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
BBB29C
RGB
187, 178, 156
HSL
43, 19%, 67%
HSB
43, 17%, 73%
CMYK
0, 5, 17, 27
LAB
73, 1, 13
LCH
73, 13, 87
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 88
XYZ
42, 45, 38
LUV
73, 7, 18
HWB
43, 61%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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