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
B1AAAE
RGB
177, 170, 174
HSL
326, 4%, 68%
HSB
326, 4%, 69%
CMYK
0, 4, 2, 31
LAB
70, 3, -1
LCH
70, 3, 340
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 342
XYZ
40, 41, 46
LUV
70, 4, -2
HWB
326, 67%, 31%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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