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
BCABAC
RGB
188, 171, 172
HSL
356, 11%, 70%
HSB
356, 9%, 74%
CMYK
0, 9, 9, 26
LAB
71, 6, 2
LCH
71, 7, 16
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 14
XYZ
43, 43, 45
LUV
71, 10, 1
HWB
356, 67%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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