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
B9989D
RGB
185, 152, 157
HSL
351, 19%, 66%
HSB
351, 18%, 73%
CMYK
0, 18, 15, 27
LAB
66, 13, 2
LCH
66, 13, 10
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 8
XYZ
37, 35, 37
LUV
66, 20, 1
HWB
351, 60%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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