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
BAB2B7
RGB
186, 178, 183
HSL
322, 5%, 71%
HSB
322, 4%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 2, 27
LAB
73, 4, -1
LCH
73, 4, 338
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 339
XYZ
45, 46, 51
LUV
73, 4, -3
HWB
322, 70%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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