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
B5A09E
RGB
181, 160, 158
HSL
5, 13%, 66%
HSB
5, 13%, 71%
CMYK
0, 12, 13, 29
LAB
68, 8, 4
LCH
68, 9, 28
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 24
XYZ
38, 37, 38
LUV
68, 13, 4
HWB
5, 62%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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