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
BBB5A9
RGB
187, 181, 169
HSL
40, 12%, 70%
HSB
40, 10%, 73%
CMYK
0, 3, 10, 27
LAB
74, 1, 7
LCH
74, 7, 85
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 85
XYZ
44, 46, 44
LUV
74, 4, 10
HWB
40, 66%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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