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
BCB8AD
RGB
188, 184, 173
HSL
44, 10%, 71%
HSB
44, 8%, 74%
CMYK
0, 2, 8, 26
LAB
75, 0, 6
LCH
75, 6, 90
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 90
XYZ
45, 48, 46
LUV
75, 3, 9
HWB
44, 68%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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