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
BBB49C
RGB
187, 180, 156
HSL
46, 19%, 67%
HSB
46, 17%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 17, 27
LAB
73, 0, 13
LCH
73, 13, 92
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 94
XYZ
43, 46, 38
LUV
73, 6, 19
HWB
46, 61%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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