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
BCABA2
RGB
188, 171, 162
HSL
21, 16%, 69%
HSB
21, 14%, 74%
CMYK
0, 9, 14, 26
LAB
71, 5, 7
LCH
71, 9, 53
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 50
XYZ
42, 42, 40
LUV
71, 11, 9
HWB
21, 64%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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