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
B5AAA0
RGB
181, 170, 160
HSL
29, 12%, 67%
HSB
29, 12%, 71%
CMYK
0, 6, 12, 29
LAB
70, 3, 7
LCH
70, 7, 67
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 65
XYZ
40, 41, 39
LUV
70, 7, 9
HWB
29, 63%, 29%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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