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
B8A196
RGB
184, 161, 150
HSL
19, 19%, 65%
HSB
19, 18%, 72%
CMYK
0, 13, 18, 28
LAB
68, 7, 9
LCH
68, 12, 51
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 47
XYZ
38, 38, 34
LUV
68, 15, 11
HWB
19, 59%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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