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
BAA8A1
RGB
186, 168, 161
HSL
17, 15%, 68%
HSB
17, 13%, 73%
CMYK
0, 10, 13, 27
LAB
70, 6, 6
LCH
70, 8, 46
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 43
XYZ
41, 41, 39
LUV
70, 11, 8
HWB
17, 63%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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