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
BAB9BD
RGB
186, 185, 189
HSL
255, 3%, 73%
HSB
255, 2%, 74%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 26
LAB
75, 1, -2
LCH
75, 2, 296
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 298
XYZ
47, 49, 55
LUV
75, 0, -3
HWB
255, 73%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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