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
BCB09D
RGB
188, 176, 157
HSL
37, 19%, 68%
HSB
37, 16%, 74%
CMYK
0, 6, 16, 26
LAB
72, 2, 11
LCH
72, 12, 80
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 79
XYZ
42, 44, 38
LUV
72, 8, 16
HWB
37, 62%, 26%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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