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
B8ABA6
RGB
184, 171, 166
HSL
17, 11%, 69%
HSB
17, 10%, 72%
CMYK
0, 7, 10, 28
LAB
71, 4, 4
LCH
71, 6, 46
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 42
XYZ
41, 42, 42
LUV
71, 8, 5
HWB
17, 65%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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