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
BAAE9D
RGB
186, 174, 157
HSL
35, 17%, 67%
HSB
35, 16%, 73%
CMYK
0, 6, 16, 27
LAB
72, 2, 10
LCH
72, 11, 77
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 77
XYZ
41, 43, 38
LUV
72, 8, 14
HWB
35, 62%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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