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
BC9E93
RGB
188, 158, 147
HSL
16, 23%, 66%
HSB
16, 22%, 74%
CMYK
0, 16, 22, 26
LAB
68, 10, 10
LCH
68, 14, 45
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 41
XYZ
38, 37, 33
LUV
68, 19, 12
HWB
16, 58%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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