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
BAAFB7
RGB
186, 175, 183
HSL
316, 7%, 71%
HSB
316, 6%, 73%
CMYK
0, 6, 2, 27
LAB
73, 5, -3
LCH
73, 6, 333
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 335
XYZ
44, 45, 51
LUV
73, 6, -5
HWB
316, 69%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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