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
BA9999
RGB
186, 153, 153
HSL
0, 19%, 66%
HSB
0, 18%, 73%
CMYK
0, 18, 18, 27
LAB
66, 13, 5
LCH
66, 14, 21
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 18
XYZ
37, 36, 35
LUV
66, 20, 4
HWB
0, 60%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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