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
B8A599
RGB
184, 165, 153
HSL
23, 18%, 66%
HSB
23, 17%, 72%
CMYK
0, 10, 17, 28
LAB
69, 6, 9
LCH
69, 11, 57
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 54
XYZ
39, 39, 36
LUV
69, 12, 12
HWB
23, 60%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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