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
B8A29E
RGB
184, 162, 158
HSL
9, 15%, 67%
HSB
9, 14%, 72%
CMYK
0, 12, 14, 28
LAB
68, 8, 5
LCH
68, 9, 34
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 30
XYZ
39, 39, 38
LUV
68, 14, 6
HWB
9, 62%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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