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
BAA38E
RGB
186, 163, 142
HSL
29, 24%, 64%
HSB
29, 24%, 73%
CMYK
0, 12, 24, 27
LAB
69, 6, 14
LCH
69, 16, 66
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 65
XYZ
38, 39, 31
LUV
69, 16, 18
HWB
29, 56%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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