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
B29991
RGB
178, 153, 145
HSL
15, 18%, 63%
HSB
15, 19%, 70%
CMYK
0, 14, 19, 30
LAB
65, 9, 8
LCH
65, 12, 42
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 39
XYZ
35, 34, 32
LUV
65, 16, 9
HWB
15, 57%, 30%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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