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
BCB6AB
RGB
188, 182, 171
HSL
39, 11%, 70%
HSB
39, 9%, 74%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 26
LAB
74, 1, 6
LCH
74, 6, 83
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 83
XYZ
45, 47, 45
LUV
74, 4, 9
HWB
39, 67%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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