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
B8A89D
RGB
184, 168, 157
HSL
24, 16%, 67%
HSB
24, 15%, 72%
CMYK
0, 9, 15, 28
LAB
70, 5, 8
LCH
70, 9, 60
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 57
XYZ
40, 41, 38
LUV
70, 10, 10
HWB
24, 62%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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