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
BAABBD
RGB
186, 171, 189
HSL
290, 12%, 71%
HSB
290, 10%, 74%
CMYK
2, 10, 0, 26
LAB
72, 8, -7
LCH
72, 11, 318
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 321
XYZ
44, 43, 54
LUV
72, 7, -12
HWB
290, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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