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
BAA49D
RGB
186, 164, 157
HSL
14, 17%, 67%
HSB
14, 16%, 73%
CMYK
0, 12, 16, 27
LAB
69, 7, 7
LCH
69, 10, 42
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 38
XYZ
40, 39, 37
LUV
69, 14, 8
HWB
14, 62%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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