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
BAAE96
RGB
186, 174, 150
HSL
40, 21%, 66%
HSB
40, 19%, 73%
CMYK
0, 6, 19, 27
LAB
72, 2, 14
LCH
72, 14, 84
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 85
XYZ
41, 43, 35
LUV
72, 9, 19
HWB
40, 59%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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