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
B5ADA5
RGB
181, 173, 165
HSL
30, 10%, 68%
HSB
30, 9%, 71%
CMYK
0, 4, 9, 29
LAB
71, 2, 5
LCH
71, 6, 70
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 68
XYZ
41, 42, 42
LUV
71, 5, 7
HWB
30, 65%, 29%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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