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
B1998A
RGB
177, 153, 138
HSL
23, 20%, 62%
HSB
23, 22%, 69%
CMYK
0, 14, 22, 31
LAB
65, 7, 11
LCH
65, 14, 57
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 54
XYZ
34, 34, 29
LUV
65, 16, 14
HWB
23, 54%, 31%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named brown on shades of brown, or all families on colors.