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
BABCAE
RGB
186, 188, 174
HSL
69, 9%, 71%
HSB
69, 7%, 74%
CMYK
1, 0, 7, 26
LAB
76, -3, 7
LCH
76, 7, 111
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 113
XYZ
46, 49, 47
LUV
76, 0, 11
HWB
69, 68%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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