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
B5979C
RGB
181, 151, 156
HSL
350, 17%, 65%
HSB
350, 17%, 71%
CMYK
0, 17, 14, 29
LAB
65, 12, 2
LCH
65, 12, 8
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 7
XYZ
36, 34, 36
LUV
65, 18, 0
HWB
350, 59%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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