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
BABDB7
RGB
186, 189, 183
HSL
90, 4%, 73%
HSB
90, 3%, 74%
CMYK
2, 0, 3, 26
LAB
76, -2, 3
LCH
76, 3, 126
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 129
XYZ
47, 50, 52
LUV
76, -1, 4
HWB
90, 72%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.