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
BBB8B7
RGB
187, 184, 183
HSL
15, 3%, 73%
HSB
15, 2%, 73%
CMYK
0, 2, 2, 27
LAB
75, 1, 1
LCH
75, 1, 43
OKLCH
0.78, 0.00, 39
XYZ
46, 48, 52
LUV
75, 2, 1
HWB
15, 72%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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