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
B5ABA5
RGB
181, 171, 165
HSL
22, 10%, 68%
HSB
22, 9%, 71%
CMYK
0, 6, 9, 29
LAB
71, 3, 4
LCH
71, 5, 57
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 53
XYZ
40, 42, 42
LUV
71, 6, 6
HWB
22, 65%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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