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
BAB3BA
RGB
186, 179, 186
HSL
300, 5%, 72%
HSB
300, 4%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 0, 27
LAB
74, 4, -3
LCH
74, 4, 323
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 326
XYZ
45, 46, 53
LUV
74, 4, -5
HWB
300, 70%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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