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
BCB5A7
RGB
188, 181, 167
HSL
40, 14%, 70%
HSB
40, 11%, 74%
CMYK
0, 4, 11, 26
LAB
74, 1, 8
LCH
74, 8, 85
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 85
XYZ
44, 47, 43
LUV
74, 5, 12
HWB
40, 65%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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