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
BCB9A2
RGB
188, 185, 162
HSL
53, 16%, 69%
HSB
53, 14%, 74%
CMYK
0, 2, 14, 26
LAB
75, -2, 12
LCH
75, 12, 99
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 101
XYZ
45, 48, 41
LUV
75, 3, 18
HWB
53, 64%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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