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
BAB09E
RGB
186, 176, 158
HSL
39, 17%, 67%
HSB
39, 15%, 73%
CMYK
0, 5, 15, 27
LAB
72, 1, 11
LCH
72, 11, 82
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 82
XYZ
42, 44, 39
LUV
72, 7, 15
HWB
39, 62%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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