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
BCAFAC
RGB
188, 175, 172
HSL
11, 11%, 71%
HSB
11, 9%, 74%
CMYK
0, 7, 9, 26
LAB
73, 4, 3
LCH
73, 6, 37
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 33
XYZ
44, 44, 45
LUV
73, 8, 4
HWB
11, 67%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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