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
BABEAE
RGB
186, 190, 174
HSL
75, 11%, 71%
HSB
75, 8%, 75%
CMYK
2, 0, 8, 25
LAB
76, -4, 8
LCH
76, 8, 115
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 118
XYZ
46, 50, 47
LUV
76, -1, 12
HWB
75, 68%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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