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
B8ACA8
RGB
184, 172, 168
HSL
15, 10%, 69%
HSB
15, 9%, 72%
CMYK
0, 7, 9, 28
LAB
71, 4, 4
LCH
71, 5, 43
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 39
XYZ
42, 43, 43
LUV
71, 7, 5
HWB
15, 66%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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