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
B29496
RGB
178, 148, 150
HSL
356, 16%, 64%
HSB
356, 17%, 70%
CMYK
0, 17, 16, 30
LAB
64, 12, 3
LCH
64, 12, 16
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 14
XYZ
34, 33, 33
LUV
64, 18, 2
HWB
356, 58%, 30%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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