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
BDA196
RGB
189, 161, 150
HSL
17, 23%, 66%
HSB
17, 21%, 74%
CMYK
0, 15, 21, 26
LAB
69, 9, 10
LCH
69, 14, 46
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 43
XYZ
39, 39, 34
LUV
69, 18, 12
HWB
17, 59%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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