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
BCB5B2
RGB
188, 181, 178
HSL
18, 7%, 72%
HSB
18, 5%, 74%
CMYK
0, 4, 5, 26
LAB
74, 2, 2
LCH
74, 3, 49
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 45
XYZ
45, 47, 49
LUV
74, 4, 3
HWB
18, 70%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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