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
BCABA8
RGB
188, 171, 168
HSL
9, 13%, 70%
HSB
9, 11%, 74%
CMYK
0, 9, 11, 26
LAB
71, 6, 4
LCH
71, 7, 33
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 30
XYZ
42, 43, 43
LUV
71, 10, 4
HWB
9, 66%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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