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
BCBEA9
RGB
188, 190, 169
HSL
66, 14%, 70%
HSB
66, 11%, 75%
CMYK
1, 0, 11, 25
LAB
76, -3, 10
LCH
76, 11, 109
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 111
XYZ
46, 50, 45
LUV
76, 0, 16
HWB
66, 66%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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