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
BCADA1
RGB
188, 173, 161
HSL
27, 17%, 68%
HSB
27, 14%, 74%
CMYK
0, 8, 14, 26
LAB
72, 4, 8
LCH
72, 9, 64
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 61
XYZ
42, 43, 40
LUV
72, 10, 11
HWB
27, 63%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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