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
BAA09A
RGB
186, 160, 154
HSL
11, 19%, 67%
HSB
11, 17%, 73%
CMYK
0, 14, 17, 27
LAB
68, 9, 7
LCH
68, 11, 37
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 33
XYZ
39, 38, 36
LUV
68, 16, 8
HWB
11, 60%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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