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
B29498
RGB
178, 148, 152
HSL
352, 16%, 64%
HSB
352, 17%, 70%
CMYK
0, 17, 15, 30
LAB
64, 12, 2
LCH
64, 12, 11
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 9
XYZ
35, 33, 34
LUV
64, 18, 1
HWB
352, 58%, 30%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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