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
B2A197
RGB
178, 161, 151
HSL
22, 15%, 65%
HSB
22, 15%, 70%
CMYK
0, 10, 15, 30
LAB
68, 5, 8
LCH
68, 9, 56
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 53
XYZ
37, 37, 35
LUV
68, 11, 10
HWB
22, 59%, 30%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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