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
BAB7AA
RGB
186, 183, 170
HSL
49, 10%, 70%
HSB
49, 9%, 73%
CMYK
0, 2, 9, 27
LAB
74, -1, 7
LCH
74, 7, 95
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 96
XYZ
44, 47, 45
LUV
74, 2, 10
HWB
49, 67%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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