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
B29C8A
RGB
178, 156, 138
HSL
27, 21%, 62%
HSB
27, 22%, 70%
CMYK
0, 12, 22, 30
LAB
66, 6, 13
LCH
66, 14, 64
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 61
XYZ
35, 35, 29
LUV
66, 15, 16
HWB
27, 54%, 30%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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