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
BCB499
RGB
188, 180, 153
HSL
46, 21%, 67%
HSB
46, 19%, 74%
CMYK
0, 4, 19, 26
LAB
73, 0, 15
LCH
73, 15, 92
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 93
XYZ
43, 46, 37
LUV
73, 6, 21
HWB
46, 60%, 26%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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