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
BAA596
RGB
186, 165, 150
HSL
25, 21%, 66%
HSB
25, 19%, 73%
CMYK
0, 11, 19, 27
LAB
69, 6, 11
LCH
69, 12, 60
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 58
XYZ
39, 40, 34
LUV
69, 14, 14
HWB
25, 59%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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