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
BAAABD
RGB
186, 170, 189
HSL
291, 13%, 70%
HSB
291, 10%, 74%
CMYK
2, 10, 0, 26
LAB
71, 9, -8
LCH
71, 11, 319
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 321
XYZ
44, 43, 54
LUV
71, 8, -13
HWB
291, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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