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
BAB299
RGB
186, 178, 153
HSL
45, 19%, 66%
HSB
45, 18%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 18, 27
LAB
73, 0, 14
LCH
73, 14, 91
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 92
XYZ
42, 45, 37
LUV
73, 6, 20
HWB
45, 60%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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