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
BAA899
RGB
186, 168, 153
HSL
27, 19%, 66%
HSB
27, 18%, 73%
CMYK
0, 10, 18, 27
LAB
70, 5, 10
LCH
70, 11, 64
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 62
XYZ
40, 41, 36
LUV
70, 12, 14
HWB
27, 60%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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