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
B8AAA1
RGB
184, 170, 161
HSL
23, 14%, 68%
HSB
23, 13%, 72%
CMYK
0, 8, 13, 28
LAB
71, 4, 7
LCH
71, 8, 58
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 55
XYZ
41, 42, 40
LUV
71, 9, 9
HWB
23, 63%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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