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
B1978B
RGB
177, 151, 139
HSL
19, 20%, 62%
HSB
19, 21%, 69%
CMYK
0, 15, 21, 31
LAB
65, 9, 10
LCH
65, 13, 50
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 46
XYZ
34, 33, 29
LUV
65, 17, 12
HWB
19, 55%, 31%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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