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
B5ABA8
RGB
181, 171, 168
HSL
14, 8%, 68%
HSB
14, 7%, 71%
CMYK
0, 6, 7, 29
LAB
71, 3, 3
LCH
71, 4, 41
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 37
XYZ
41, 42, 43
LUV
71, 6, 4
HWB
14, 66%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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