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
B59496
RGB
181, 148, 150
HSL
356, 18%, 65%
HSB
356, 18%, 71%
CMYK
0, 18, 17, 29
LAB
64, 13, 4
LCH
64, 14, 17
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 14
XYZ
35, 33, 33
LUV
64, 20, 3
HWB
356, 58%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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