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
BABDAA
RGB
186, 189, 170
HSL
69, 13%, 70%
HSB
69, 10%, 74%
CMYK
2, 0, 10, 26
LAB
76, -4, 9
LCH
76, 10, 111
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 114
XYZ
46, 50, 45
LUV
76, -1, 14
HWB
69, 67%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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