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
BBB8B2
RGB
187, 184, 178
HSL
40, 6%, 72%
HSB
40, 5%, 73%
CMYK
0, 2, 5, 27
LAB
75, 0, 3
LCH
75, 3, 85
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 85
XYZ
46, 48, 49
LUV
75, 2, 5
HWB
40, 70%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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