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
B3A89C
RGB
179, 168, 156
HSL
31, 13%, 66%
HSB
31, 13%, 70%
CMYK
0, 6, 13, 30
LAB
70, 3, 8
LCH
70, 8, 72
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 70
XYZ
39, 40, 37
LUV
70, 7, 11
HWB
31, 61%, 30%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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