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
B49C8B
RGB
180, 156, 139
HSL
25, 21%, 63%
HSB
25, 23%, 71%
CMYK
0, 13, 23, 29
LAB
66, 7, 12
LCH
66, 14, 60
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 57
XYZ
35, 35, 29
LUV
66, 16, 16
HWB
25, 55%, 29%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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