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
B4B197
RGB
180, 177, 151
HSL
54, 16%, 65%
HSB
54, 16%, 71%
CMYK
0, 2, 16, 29
LAB
72, -2, 14
LCH
72, 14, 99
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 102
XYZ
40, 43, 36
LUV
72, 3, 20
HWB
54, 59%, 29%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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