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
B8A299
RGB
184, 162, 153
HSL
17, 18%, 66%
HSB
17, 17%, 72%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 28
LAB
68, 7, 8
LCH
68, 11, 47
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 44
XYZ
38, 38, 36
LUV
68, 14, 10
HWB
17, 60%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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