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
B29697
RGB
178, 150, 151
HSL
358, 15%, 64%
HSB
358, 16%, 70%
CMYK
0, 16, 15, 30
LAB
65, 11, 4
LCH
65, 11, 18
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 16
XYZ
35, 34, 34
LUV
65, 17, 3
HWB
358, 59%, 30%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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