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
B4A89E
RGB
180, 168, 158
HSL
27, 13%, 66%
HSB
27, 12%, 71%
CMYK
0, 7, 12, 29
LAB
70, 3, 7
LCH
70, 8, 65
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 62
XYZ
39, 40, 38
LUV
70, 8, 9
HWB
27, 62%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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