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
B5989D
RGB
181, 152, 157
HSL
350, 16%, 65%
HSB
350, 16%, 71%
CMYK
0, 16, 13, 29
LAB
66, 12, 2
LCH
66, 12, 8
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 6
XYZ
36, 35, 37
LUV
66, 17, 0
HWB
350, 60%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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