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
BABCAC
RGB
186, 188, 172
HSL
68, 11%, 71%
HSB
68, 9%, 74%
CMYK
1, 0, 9, 26
LAB
76, -3, 8
LCH
76, 8, 110
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 113
XYZ
46, 49, 46
LUV
76, 0, 12
HWB
68, 67%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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