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
BBB9AF
RGB
187, 185, 175
HSL
50, 8%, 71%
HSB
50, 6%, 73%
CMYK
0, 1, 6, 27
LAB
75, -1, 5
LCH
75, 5, 96
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 97
XYZ
46, 48, 47
LUV
75, 2, 8
HWB
50, 69%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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