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
B5A49D
RGB
181, 164, 157
HSL
18, 14%, 66%
HSB
18, 13%, 71%
CMYK
0, 9, 13, 29
LAB
69, 6, 6
LCH
69, 8, 48
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 44
XYZ
38, 39, 37
LUV
69, 11, 8
HWB
18, 62%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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