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
BABFB5
RGB
186, 191, 181
HSL
90, 7%, 73%
HSB
90, 5%, 75%
CMYK
3, 0, 5, 25
LAB
77, -3, 4
LCH
77, 5, 126
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 129
XYZ
47, 51, 51
LUV
77, -2, 7
HWB
90, 71%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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