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
BBC4B5
RGB
187, 196, 181
HSL
96, 11%, 74%
HSB
96, 8%, 77%
CMYK
5, 0, 8, 23
LAB
78, -5, 6
LCH
78, 8, 129
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 133
XYZ
49, 53, 51
LUV
78, -4, 11
HWB
96, 71%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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