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
B2AFA9
RGB
178, 175, 169
HSL
40, 6%, 68%
HSB
40, 5%, 70%
CMYK
0, 2, 5, 30
LAB
72, 0, 3
LCH
72, 3, 85
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 85
XYZ
41, 43, 44
LUV
72, 2, 5
HWB
40, 66%, 30%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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