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
BABAB4
RGB
186, 186, 180
HSL
60, 4%, 72%
HSB
60, 3%, 73%
CMYK
0, 0, 3, 27
LAB
75, -1, 3
LCH
75, 3, 105
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 107
XYZ
46, 49, 50
LUV
75, 0, 5
HWB
60, 71%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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