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
BCB8A4
RGB
188, 184, 164
HSL
50, 15%, 69%
HSB
50, 13%, 74%
CMYK
0, 2, 13, 26
LAB
75, -1, 11
LCH
75, 11, 96
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 98
XYZ
45, 48, 42
LUV
75, 3, 16
HWB
50, 64%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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