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
BCB2B9
RGB
188, 178, 185
HSL
318, 7%, 72%
HSB
318, 5%, 74%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 26
LAB
74, 5, -2
LCH
74, 5, 334
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 336
XYZ
45, 46, 52
LUV
74, 5, -4
HWB
318, 70%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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