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
BBB599
RGB
187, 181, 153
HSL
49, 20%, 67%
HSB
49, 18%, 73%
CMYK
0, 3, 18, 27
LAB
74, -1, 15
LCH
74, 15, 95
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 97
XYZ
43, 46, 37
LUV
74, 5, 22
HWB
49, 60%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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