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
BABFB2
RGB
186, 191, 178
HSL
83, 9%, 72%
HSB
83, 7%, 75%
CMYK
3, 0, 7, 25
LAB
77, -4, 6
LCH
77, 7, 121
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 124
XYZ
47, 51, 49
LUV
77, -2, 9
HWB
83, 70%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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