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
B5A49F
RGB
181, 164, 159
HSL
14, 13%, 67%
HSB
14, 12%, 71%
CMYK
0, 9, 12, 29
LAB
69, 6, 5
LCH
69, 8, 41
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 37
XYZ
39, 39, 38
LUV
69, 10, 6
HWB
14, 62%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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