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
B2AB9B
RGB
178, 171, 155
HSL
42, 13%, 65%
HSB
42, 13%, 70%
CMYK
0, 4, 13, 30
LAB
70, 1, 9
LCH
70, 9, 87
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 87
XYZ
39, 41, 37
LUV
70, 5, 13
HWB
42, 61%, 30%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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