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
B39889
RGB
179, 152, 137
HSL
21, 22%, 62%
HSB
21, 23%, 70%
CMYK
0, 15, 23, 30
LAB
65, 9, 12
LCH
65, 15, 54
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 51
XYZ
34, 34, 28
LUV
65, 18, 15
HWB
21, 54%, 30%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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