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
BAA69E
RGB
186, 166, 158
HSL
17, 17%, 67%
HSB
17, 15%, 73%
CMYK
0, 11, 15, 27
LAB
70, 7, 7
LCH
70, 10, 47
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 43
XYZ
40, 40, 38
LUV
70, 13, 9
HWB
17, 62%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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