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
BAB29F
RGB
186, 178, 159
HSL
42, 16%, 68%
HSB
42, 15%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 15, 27
LAB
73, 1, 11
LCH
73, 11, 87
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 88
XYZ
42, 45, 39
LUV
73, 6, 15
HWB
42, 62%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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