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
BAABB9
RGB
186, 171, 185
HSL
304, 10%, 70%
HSB
304, 8%, 73%
CMYK
0, 8, 1, 27
LAB
72, 7, -5
LCH
72, 9, 325
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 328
XYZ
44, 43, 52
LUV
72, 8, -9
HWB
304, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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