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
BDA89F
RGB
189, 168, 159
HSL
18, 19%, 68%
HSB
18, 16%, 74%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 26
LAB
71, 7, 8
LCH
71, 10, 48
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 45
XYZ
41, 41, 39
LUV
71, 13, 10
HWB
18, 62%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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