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
B3AAA5
RGB
179, 170, 165
HSL
21, 8%, 67%
HSB
21, 8%, 70%
CMYK
0, 5, 8, 30
LAB
70, 3, 4
LCH
70, 5, 55
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 51
XYZ
40, 41, 41
LUV
70, 6, 5
HWB
21, 65%, 30%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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