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
B2B09E
RGB
178, 176, 158
HSL
54, 11%, 66%
HSB
54, 11%, 70%
CMYK
0, 1, 11, 30
LAB
72, -2, 10
LCH
72, 10, 100
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 102
XYZ
40, 43, 39
LUV
72, 2, 14
HWB
54, 62%, 30%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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