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
BFBEB8
RGB
191, 190, 184
HSL
51, 5%, 74%
HSB
51, 4%, 75%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 25
LAB
77, 0, 3
LCH
77, 3, 98
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 99
XYZ
49, 51, 53
LUV
77, 1, 5
HWB
51, 72%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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