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
BEACA8
RGB
190, 172, 168
HSL
11, 14%, 70%
HSB
11, 12%, 75%
CMYK
0, 9, 12, 25
LAB
72, 6, 5
LCH
72, 8, 36
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 33
XYZ
43, 43, 43
LUV
72, 11, 5
HWB
11, 66%, 25%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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