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
BAB4AC
RGB
186, 180, 172
HSL
34, 9%, 70%
HSB
34, 8%, 73%
CMYK
0, 3, 8, 27
LAB
74, 1, 5
LCH
74, 5, 77
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 75
XYZ
44, 46, 46
LUV
74, 4, 7
HWB
34, 67%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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