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
B5B397
RGB
181, 179, 151
HSL
56, 17%, 65%
HSB
56, 17%, 71%
CMYK
0, 1, 17, 29
LAB
73, -3, 15
LCH
73, 15, 101
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 104
XYZ
41, 44, 36
LUV
73, 3, 21
HWB
56, 59%, 29%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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