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
BCACA8
RGB
188, 172, 168
HSL
12, 13%, 70%
HSB
12, 11%, 74%
CMYK
0, 9, 11, 26
LAB
72, 5, 4
LCH
72, 7, 38
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 34
XYZ
43, 43, 43
LUV
72, 10, 5
HWB
12, 66%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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