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
B5958E
RGB
181, 149, 142
HSL
11, 21%, 63%
HSB
11, 22%, 71%
CMYK
0, 18, 22, 29
LAB
65, 12, 8
LCH
65, 14, 36
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 32
XYZ
35, 33, 30
LUV
65, 20, 9
HWB
11, 56%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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