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
BBB3B4
RGB
187, 179, 180
HSL
352, 6%, 72%
HSB
352, 4%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 4, 27
LAB
74, 3, 1
LCH
74, 3, 10
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 9
XYZ
45, 46, 50
LUV
74, 5, 0
HWB
352, 70%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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