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
B2A39B
RGB
178, 163, 155
HSL
21, 13%, 65%
HSB
21, 13%, 70%
CMYK
0, 8, 13, 30
LAB
68, 5, 6
LCH
68, 8, 54
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 50
XYZ
37, 38, 36
LUV
68, 9, 8
HWB
21, 61%, 30%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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