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
BAAEA1
RGB
186, 174, 161
HSL
31, 15%, 68%
HSB
31, 13%, 73%
CMYK
0, 6, 13, 27
LAB
72, 3, 8
LCH
72, 9, 71
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 70
XYZ
42, 43, 40
LUV
72, 8, 11
HWB
31, 63%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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