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
BAADAF
RGB
186, 173, 175
HSL
351, 9%, 70%
HSB
351, 7%, 73%
CMYK
0, 7, 6, 27
LAB
72, 5, 1
LCH
72, 5, 8
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 7
XYZ
43, 43, 47
LUV
72, 7, 0
HWB
351, 68%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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