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
BAAEC1
RGB
186, 174, 193
HSL
278, 13%, 72%
HSB
278, 10%, 76%
CMYK
4, 10, 0, 24
LAB
73, 7, -8
LCH
73, 11, 311
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 313
XYZ
45, 45, 57
LUV
73, 6, -14
HWB
278, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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