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
BC9D96
RGB
188, 157, 150
HSL
11, 22%, 66%
HSB
11, 20%, 74%
CMYK
0, 16, 20, 26
LAB
67, 11, 8
LCH
67, 14, 37
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 33
XYZ
38, 37, 34
LUV
67, 20, 9
HWB
11, 59%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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