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
BCA097
RGB
188, 160, 151
HSL
15, 22%, 66%
HSB
15, 20%, 74%
CMYK
0, 15, 20, 26
LAB
68, 10, 9
LCH
68, 13, 42
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 39
XYZ
39, 38, 35
LUV
68, 18, 10
HWB
15, 59%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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