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
BCBEB4
RGB
188, 190, 180
HSL
72, 7%, 73%
HSB
72, 5%, 75%
CMYK
1, 0, 5, 25
LAB
77, -2, 5
LCH
77, 5, 113
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 116
XYZ
47, 51, 50
LUV
77, -1, 7
HWB
72, 71%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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