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
B5B59E
RGB
181, 181, 158
HSL
60, 13%, 66%
HSB
60, 13%, 71%
CMYK
0, 0, 13, 29
LAB
73, -3, 12
LCH
73, 12, 104
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 107
XYZ
42, 45, 39
LUV
73, 1, 17
HWB
60, 62%, 29%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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