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
B49C8F
RGB
180, 156, 143
HSL
21, 20%, 63%
HSB
21, 21%, 71%
CMYK
0, 13, 21, 29
LAB
66, 8, 10
LCH
66, 13, 54
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 50
XYZ
36, 35, 31
LUV
66, 16, 13
HWB
21, 56%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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