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
BBB9AD
RGB
187, 185, 173
HSL
51, 9%, 71%
HSB
51, 7%, 73%
CMYK
0, 1, 7, 27
LAB
75, -1, 6
LCH
75, 6, 98
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 99
XYZ
45, 48, 46
LUV
75, 2, 9
HWB
51, 68%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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