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
B2B8A5
RGB
178, 184, 165
HSL
79, 12%, 68%
HSB
79, 10%, 72%
CMYK
3, 0, 10, 28
LAB
74, -5, 9
LCH
74, 10, 118
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 121
XYZ
42, 46, 42
LUV
74, -2, 14
HWB
79, 65%, 28%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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