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
BBB2AD
RGB
187, 178, 173
HSL
21, 9%, 71%
HSB
21, 7%, 73%
CMYK
0, 5, 7, 27
LAB
73, 3, 4
LCH
73, 5, 55
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 51
XYZ
44, 45, 46
LUV
73, 6, 5
HWB
21, 68%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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