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
BBB9B5
RGB
187, 185, 181
HSL
40, 4%, 72%
HSB
40, 3%, 73%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 27
LAB
75, 0, 2
LCH
75, 2, 85
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 85
XYZ
46, 49, 51
LUV
75, 1, 3
HWB
40, 71%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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