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
BBBAAA
RGB
187, 186, 170
HSL
56, 11%, 70%
HSB
56, 9%, 73%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 27
LAB
75, -2, 8
LCH
75, 8, 102
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 104
XYZ
45, 49, 45
LUV
75, 1, 12
HWB
56, 67%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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