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
BBB8B3
RGB
187, 184, 179
HSL
38, 6%, 72%
HSB
38, 4%, 73%
CMYK
0, 2, 4, 27
LAB
75, 0, 3
LCH
75, 3, 82
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 81
XYZ
46, 48, 50
LUV
75, 2, 4
HWB
38, 70%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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