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
BBB3A5
RGB
187, 179, 165
HSL
38, 14%, 69%
HSB
38, 12%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 12, 27
LAB
73, 1, 8
LCH
73, 8, 82
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 82
XYZ
43, 46, 42
LUV
73, 6, 12
HWB
38, 65%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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