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
BCAEA5
RGB
188, 174, 165
HSL
23, 15%, 69%
HSB
23, 12%, 74%
CMYK
0, 7, 12, 26
LAB
72, 4, 7
LCH
72, 8, 58
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 55
XYZ
43, 44, 42
LUV
72, 9, 9
HWB
23, 65%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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