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
B5B2AA
RGB
181, 178, 170
HSL
44, 7%, 69%
HSB
44, 6%, 71%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 29
LAB
73, 0, 4
LCH
73, 4, 90
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 90
XYZ
42, 45, 44
LUV
73, 2, 7
HWB
44, 67%, 29%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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