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
B4ABAE
RGB
180, 171, 174
HSL
340, 6%, 69%
HSB
340, 5%, 71%
CMYK
0, 5, 3, 29
LAB
71, 4, 0
LCH
71, 4, 355
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 355
XYZ
41, 42, 46
LUV
71, 5, -1
HWB
340, 67%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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