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
B59D97
RGB
181, 157, 151
HSL
12, 17%, 65%
HSB
12, 17%, 71%
CMYK
0, 13, 17, 29
LAB
67, 8, 7
LCH
67, 11, 38
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 34
XYZ
37, 36, 34
LUV
67, 15, 8
HWB
12, 59%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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