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
BE9E97
RGB
190, 158, 151
HSL
11, 23%, 67%
HSB
11, 21%, 75%
CMYK
0, 17, 21, 25
LAB
68, 11, 8
LCH
68, 14, 36
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 32
XYZ
39, 38, 34
LUV
68, 20, 9
HWB
11, 59%, 25%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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