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
BCAEA1
RGB
188, 174, 161
HSL
29, 17%, 68%
HSB
29, 14%, 74%
CMYK
0, 7, 14, 26
LAB
72, 4, 9
LCH
72, 9, 68
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 65
XYZ
42, 44, 40
LUV
72, 9, 12
HWB
29, 63%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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