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
B5AEAA
RGB
181, 174, 170
HSL
22, 7%, 69%
HSB
22, 6%, 71%
CMYK
0, 4, 6, 29
LAB
72, 2, 3
LCH
72, 4, 56
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 52
XYZ
41, 43, 44
LUV
72, 4, 4
HWB
22, 67%, 29%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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