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
BCAA9E
RGB
188, 170, 158
HSL
24, 18%, 68%
HSB
24, 16%, 74%
CMYK
0, 10, 16, 26
LAB
71, 5, 9
LCH
71, 10, 59
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 56
XYZ
41, 42, 38
LUV
71, 12, 11
HWB
24, 62%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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