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
B8A8A5
RGB
184, 168, 165
HSL
9, 12%, 68%
HSB
9, 10%, 72%
CMYK
0, 9, 10, 28
LAB
70, 6, 4
LCH
70, 7, 34
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 30
XYZ
41, 41, 41
LUV
70, 10, 4
HWB
9, 65%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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