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
BCAB9C
RGB
188, 171, 156
HSL
28, 19%, 67%
HSB
28, 17%, 74%
CMYK
0, 9, 17, 26
LAB
71, 4, 10
LCH
71, 11, 66
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 64
XYZ
41, 42, 37
LUV
71, 11, 13
HWB
28, 61%, 26%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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