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
B5989B
RGB
181, 152, 155
HSL
354, 16%, 65%
HSB
354, 16%, 71%
CMYK
0, 16, 14, 29
LAB
66, 11, 3
LCH
66, 12, 13
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 11
XYZ
36, 35, 36
LUV
66, 17, 2
HWB
354, 60%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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