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
B59B9D
RGB
181, 155, 157
HSL
355, 15%, 66%
HSB
355, 14%, 71%
CMYK
0, 14, 13, 29
LAB
66, 10, 3
LCH
66, 11, 15
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 13
XYZ
37, 36, 37
LUV
66, 16, 2
HWB
355, 61%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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