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
BBBBA8
RGB
187, 187, 168
HSL
60, 12%, 70%
HSB
60, 10%, 73%
CMYK
0, 0, 10, 27
LAB
75, -2, 10
LCH
75, 10, 104
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 107
XYZ
45, 49, 44
LUV
75, 1, 14
HWB
60, 66%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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