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
BCABB9
RGB
188, 171, 185
HSL
311, 11%, 70%
HSB
311, 9%, 74%
CMYK
0, 9, 2, 26
LAB
72, 8, -5
LCH
72, 10, 329
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 332
XYZ
44, 43, 52
LUV
72, 9, -9
HWB
311, 67%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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