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
BAAD97
RGB
186, 173, 151
HSL
38, 20%, 66%
HSB
38, 19%, 73%
CMYK
0, 7, 19, 27
LAB
71, 2, 13
LCH
71, 13, 81
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 81
XYZ
41, 43, 35
LUV
71, 9, 18
HWB
38, 59%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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