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
BAB2AF
RGB
186, 178, 175
HSL
16, 7%, 71%
HSB
16, 6%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 6, 27
LAB
73, 3, 3
LCH
73, 4, 46
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 42
XYZ
44, 45, 47
LUV
73, 5, 3
HWB
16, 69%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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