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
BBB499
RGB
187, 180, 153
HSL
48, 20%, 67%
HSB
48, 18%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 18, 27
LAB
73, -1, 15
LCH
73, 15, 93
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 95
XYZ
43, 46, 37
LUV
73, 6, 21
HWB
48, 60%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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