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
BABBA8
RGB
186, 187, 168
HSL
63, 12%, 70%
HSB
63, 10%, 73%
CMYK
1, 0, 10, 27
LAB
75, -3, 10
LCH
75, 10, 107
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 109
XYZ
45, 49, 44
LUV
75, 0, 14
HWB
63, 66%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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