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
BEAEAB
RGB
190, 174, 171
HSL
9, 13%, 71%
HSB
9, 10%, 75%
CMYK
0, 8, 10, 25
LAB
72, 6, 4
LCH
72, 7, 34
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 30
XYZ
44, 44, 45
LUV
72, 10, 4
HWB
9, 67%, 25%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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