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
BDA59C
RGB
189, 165, 156
HSL
16, 20%, 68%
HSB
16, 17%, 74%
CMYK
0, 13, 17, 26
LAB
70, 8, 8
LCH
70, 11, 45
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 42
XYZ
40, 40, 37
LUV
70, 15, 10
HWB
16, 61%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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