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
B2A39D
RGB
178, 163, 157
HSL
17, 12%, 66%
HSB
17, 12%, 70%
CMYK
0, 8, 12, 30
LAB
68, 5, 5
LCH
68, 7, 47
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 43
XYZ
38, 38, 37
LUV
68, 9, 7
HWB
17, 62%, 30%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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