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
BCA89C
RGB
188, 168, 156
HSL
22, 19%, 67%
HSB
22, 17%, 74%
CMYK
0, 11, 17, 26
LAB
70, 6, 9
LCH
70, 11, 56
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 53
XYZ
41, 41, 37
LUV
70, 13, 12
HWB
22, 61%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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