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
BEC2BA
RGB
190, 194, 186
HSL
90, 6%, 75%
HSB
90, 4%, 76%
CMYK
2, 0, 4, 24
LAB
78, -3, 4
LCH
78, 4, 126
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 129
XYZ
49, 53, 54
LUV
78, -2, 6
HWB
90, 73%, 24%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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