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
BD9CA1
RGB
189, 156, 161
HSL
351, 20%, 68%
HSB
351, 17%, 74%
CMYK
0, 17, 15, 26
LAB
68, 13, 2
LCH
68, 13, 10
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 8
XYZ
39, 37, 39
LUV
68, 20, 1
HWB
351, 61%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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