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
BBB8AD
RGB
187, 184, 173
HSL
47, 9%, 71%
HSB
47, 7%, 73%
CMYK
0, 2, 7, 27
LAB
75, 0, 6
LCH
75, 6, 93
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 94
XYZ
45, 48, 46
LUV
75, 2, 9
HWB
47, 68%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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