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
BEC2B0
RGB
190, 194, 176
HSL
73, 13%, 73%
HSB
73, 9%, 76%
CMYK
2, 0, 9, 24
LAB
78, -4, 9
LCH
78, 9, 114
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 117
XYZ
48, 53, 49
LUV
78, -1, 13
HWB
73, 69%, 24%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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