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
BAAB97
RGB
186, 171, 151
HSL
34, 20%, 66%
HSB
34, 19%, 73%
CMYK
0, 8, 19, 27
LAB
71, 3, 12
LCH
71, 13, 76
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 75
XYZ
40, 42, 35
LUV
71, 10, 17
HWB
34, 59%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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