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
B2AB99
RGB
178, 171, 153
HSL
43, 14%, 65%
HSB
43, 14%, 70%
CMYK
0, 4, 14, 30
LAB
70, 0, 10
LCH
70, 10, 88
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 89
XYZ
39, 41, 36
LUV
70, 5, 15
HWB
43, 60%, 30%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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