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
BBB8A3
RGB
187, 184, 163
HSL
53, 15%, 69%
HSB
53, 13%, 73%
CMYK
0, 2, 13, 27
LAB
75, -2, 11
LCH
75, 11, 98
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 100
XYZ
44, 47, 41
LUV
75, 3, 16
HWB
53, 64%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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