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
B8A997
RGB
184, 169, 151
HSL
33, 19%, 66%
HSB
33, 18%, 72%
CMYK
0, 8, 18, 28
LAB
70, 3, 11
LCH
70, 12, 73
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 72
XYZ
40, 41, 35
LUV
70, 10, 15
HWB
33, 59%, 28%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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