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
B2AA97
RGB
178, 170, 151
HSL
42, 15%, 65%
HSB
42, 15%, 70%
CMYK
0, 4, 15, 30
LAB
70, 1, 11
LCH
70, 11, 87
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 88
XYZ
38, 40, 35
LUV
70, 6, 15
HWB
42, 59%, 30%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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