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
B2AB97
RGB
178, 171, 151
HSL
44, 15%, 65%
HSB
44, 15%, 70%
CMYK
0, 4, 15, 30
LAB
70, 0, 11
LCH
70, 11, 90
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 91
XYZ
39, 41, 35
LUV
70, 5, 16
HWB
44, 59%, 30%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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