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
BCA49E
RGB
188, 164, 158
HSL
12, 18%, 68%
HSB
12, 16%, 74%
CMYK
0, 13, 16, 26
LAB
69, 8, 7
LCH
69, 11, 38
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 34
XYZ
40, 40, 38
LUV
69, 15, 8
HWB
12, 62%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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