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
BFBAB0
RGB
191, 186, 176
HSL
40, 10%, 72%
HSB
40, 8%, 75%
CMYK
0, 3, 8, 25
LAB
76, 1, 6
LCH
76, 6, 85
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 85
XYZ
47, 49, 48
LUV
76, 3, 8
HWB
40, 69%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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