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
B8A8A9
RGB
184, 168, 169
HSL
356, 10%, 69%
HSB
356, 9%, 72%
CMYK
0, 9, 8, 28
LAB
70, 6, 2
LCH
70, 6, 15
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 13
XYZ
41, 41, 43
LUV
70, 9, 1
HWB
356, 66%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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