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
BAADA5
RGB
186, 173, 165
HSL
23, 13%, 69%
HSB
23, 11%, 73%
CMYK
0, 7, 11, 27
LAB
72, 4, 6
LCH
72, 7, 57
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 54
XYZ
42, 43, 42
LUV
72, 8, 8
HWB
23, 65%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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