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
BAC2B2
RGB
186, 194, 178
HSL
90, 12%, 73%
HSB
90, 8%, 76%
CMYK
4, 0, 8, 24
LAB
77, -5, 7
LCH
77, 9, 125
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 129
XYZ
48, 52, 50
LUV
77, -4, 11
HWB
90, 70%, 24%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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