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
B9AC99
RGB
185, 172, 153
HSL
36, 19%, 66%
HSB
36, 17%, 73%
CMYK
0, 7, 17, 27
LAB
71, 2, 12
LCH
71, 12, 78
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 77
XYZ
41, 42, 36
LUV
71, 9, 16
HWB
36, 60%, 27%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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