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
BCBEB2
RGB
188, 190, 178
HSL
70, 8%, 72%
HSB
70, 6%, 75%
CMYK
1, 0, 6, 25
LAB
77, -2, 6
LCH
77, 6, 112
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 114
XYZ
47, 51, 49
LUV
77, 0, 9
HWB
70, 70%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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