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
BEC4BA
RGB
190, 196, 186
HSL
96, 8%, 75%
HSB
96, 5%, 77%
CMYK
3, 0, 5, 23
LAB
78, -4, 4
LCH
78, 6, 129
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 133
XYZ
50, 54, 54
LUV
78, -3, 7
HWB
96, 73%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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