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
BAADA8
RGB
186, 173, 168
HSL
17, 12%, 69%
HSB
17, 10%, 73%
CMYK
0, 7, 10, 27
LAB
72, 4, 4
LCH
72, 6, 46
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 42
XYZ
42, 43, 43
LUV
72, 8, 5
HWB
17, 66%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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