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
BAA49F
RGB
186, 164, 159
HSL
11, 16%, 68%
HSB
11, 15%, 73%
CMYK
0, 12, 15, 27
LAB
69, 8, 6
LCH
69, 10, 37
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 33
XYZ
40, 39, 38
LUV
69, 14, 7
HWB
11, 62%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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