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
BAA990
RGB
186, 169, 144
HSL
36, 23%, 65%
HSB
36, 23%, 73%
CMYK
0, 9, 23, 27
LAB
70, 3, 15
LCH
70, 16, 78
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 78
XYZ
39, 41, 32
LUV
70, 12, 21
HWB
36, 56%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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