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
B9BDA5
RGB
185, 189, 165
HSL
70, 15%, 69%
HSB
70, 13%, 74%
CMYK
2, 0, 13, 26
LAB
76, -5, 12
LCH
76, 13, 111
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 115
XYZ
45, 49, 43
LUV
76, -1, 18
HWB
70, 65%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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