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
BBB99C
RGB
187, 185, 156
HSL
56, 19%, 67%
HSB
56, 17%, 73%
CMYK
0, 1, 17, 27
LAB
75, -3, 15
LCH
75, 15, 101
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 104
XYZ
44, 48, 38
LUV
75, 3, 22
HWB
56, 61%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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