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
BCBCAB
RGB
188, 188, 171
HSL
60, 11%, 70%
HSB
60, 9%, 74%
CMYK
0, 0, 9, 26
LAB
76, -2, 9
LCH
76, 9, 105
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 107
XYZ
46, 50, 46
LUV
76, 1, 13
HWB
60, 67%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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