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
BEA8A3
RGB
190, 168, 163
HSL
11, 17%, 69%
HSB
11, 14%, 75%
CMYK
0, 12, 14, 25
LAB
71, 8, 6
LCH
71, 10, 37
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 33
XYZ
42, 42, 40
LUV
71, 14, 7
HWB
11, 64%, 25%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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