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
B3ADA3
RGB
179, 173, 163
HSL
38, 10%, 67%
HSB
38, 9%, 70%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 30
LAB
71, 1, 6
LCH
71, 6, 81
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 81
XYZ
40, 42, 41
LUV
71, 4, 8
HWB
38, 64%, 30%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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