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
BBBDB3
RGB
187, 189, 179
HSL
72, 7%, 72%
HSB
72, 5%, 74%
CMYK
1, 0, 5, 26
LAB
76, -2, 5
LCH
76, 5, 113
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 116
XYZ
47, 50, 50
LUV
76, -1, 7
HWB
72, 70%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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