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
B49C99
RGB
180, 156, 153
HSL
7, 15%, 65%
HSB
7, 15%, 71%
CMYK
0, 13, 15, 29
LAB
66, 9, 5
LCH
66, 10, 30
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 26
XYZ
36, 36, 35
LUV
66, 15, 5
HWB
7, 60%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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