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
B8AEAC
RGB
184, 174, 172
HSL
10, 8%, 70%
HSB
10, 7%, 72%
CMYK
0, 5, 7, 28
LAB
72, 3, 2
LCH
72, 4, 35
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 31
XYZ
42, 43, 45
LUV
72, 6, 3
HWB
10, 67%, 28%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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