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
BEC1B2
RGB
190, 193, 178
HSL
72, 11%, 73%
HSB
72, 8%, 76%
CMYK
2, 0, 8, 24
LAB
78, -3, 7
LCH
78, 8, 113
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 116
XYZ
48, 52, 50
LUV
78, -1, 11
HWB
72, 70%, 24%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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