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
BABBAF
RGB
186, 187, 175
HSL
65, 8%, 71%
HSB
65, 6%, 73%
CMYK
1, 0, 6, 27
LAB
76, -2, 6
LCH
76, 6, 108
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 111
XYZ
46, 49, 48
LUV
76, 0, 9
HWB
65, 69%, 27%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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