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
BBB5A3
RGB
187, 181, 163
HSL
45, 15%, 69%
HSB
45, 13%, 73%
CMYK
0, 3, 13, 27
LAB
74, 0, 10
LCH
74, 10, 91
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 92
XYZ
44, 46, 41
LUV
74, 5, 14
HWB
45, 64%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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