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
BAAABA
RGB
186, 170, 186
HSL
300, 10%, 70%
HSB
300, 9%, 73%
CMYK
0, 9, 0, 27
LAB
71, 8, -6
LCH
71, 10, 323
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 326
XYZ
43, 43, 52
LUV
71, 8, -11
HWB
300, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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