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
B2AE97
RGB
178, 174, 151
HSL
51, 15%, 65%
HSB
51, 15%, 70%
CMYK
0, 2, 15, 30
LAB
71, -1, 12
LCH
71, 12, 97
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 99
XYZ
39, 42, 35
LUV
71, 4, 18
HWB
51, 59%, 30%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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