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
BAA89E
RGB
186, 168, 158
HSL
21, 17%, 67%
HSB
21, 15%, 73%
CMYK
0, 10, 15, 27
LAB
70, 5, 8
LCH
70, 9, 54
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 51
XYZ
40, 41, 38
LUV
70, 11, 10
HWB
21, 62%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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