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
BDA99B
RGB
189, 169, 155
HSL
25, 20%, 67%
HSB
25, 18%, 74%
CMYK
0, 11, 18, 26
LAB
71, 6, 10
LCH
71, 12, 60
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 57
XYZ
41, 42, 37
LUV
71, 13, 13
HWB
25, 61%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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