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
B7989A
RGB
183, 152, 154
HSL
356, 18%, 66%
HSB
356, 17%, 72%
CMYK
0, 17, 16, 28
LAB
66, 12, 4
LCH
66, 13, 16
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 14
XYZ
37, 35, 35
LUV
66, 19, 3
HWB
356, 60%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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