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
BDA796
RGB
189, 167, 150
HSL
26, 23%, 66%
HSB
26, 21%, 74%
CMYK
0, 12, 21, 26
LAB
70, 6, 12
LCH
70, 13, 62
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 60
XYZ
40, 41, 35
LUV
70, 15, 16
HWB
26, 59%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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