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
BAADA0
RGB
186, 173, 160
HSL
30, 16%, 68%
HSB
30, 14%, 73%
CMYK
0, 7, 14, 27
LAB
72, 3, 8
LCH
72, 9, 69
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 67
XYZ
42, 43, 39
LUV
72, 9, 12
HWB
30, 63%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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