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
BABEB3
RGB
186, 190, 179
HSL
82, 8%, 72%
HSB
82, 6%, 75%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 25
LAB
76, -3, 5
LCH
76, 6, 120
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 123
XYZ
47, 51, 50
LUV
76, -2, 8
HWB
82, 70%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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