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
B5988E
RGB
181, 152, 142
HSL
15, 21%, 63%
HSB
15, 22%, 71%
CMYK
0, 16, 22, 29
LAB
65, 10, 10
LCH
65, 14, 44
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 40
XYZ
35, 34, 30
LUV
65, 19, 11
HWB
15, 56%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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