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
BAABA2
RGB
186, 171, 162
HSL
22, 15%, 68%
HSB
22, 13%, 73%
CMYK
0, 8, 13, 27
LAB
71, 4, 7
LCH
71, 8, 56
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 53
XYZ
41, 42, 40
LUV
71, 10, 9
HWB
22, 64%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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