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
B3AA99
RGB
179, 170, 153
HSL
39, 15%, 65%
HSB
39, 15%, 70%
CMYK
0, 5, 15, 30
LAB
70, 1, 10
LCH
70, 10, 83
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 83
XYZ
39, 41, 36
LUV
70, 6, 14
HWB
39, 60%, 30%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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