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
BAAAA5
RGB
186, 170, 165
HSL
14, 13%, 69%
HSB
14, 11%, 73%
CMYK
0, 9, 11, 27
LAB
71, 5, 5
LCH
71, 7, 42
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 38
XYZ
41, 42, 41
LUV
71, 10, 6
HWB
14, 65%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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