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
BDA99E
RGB
189, 169, 158
HSL
21, 19%, 68%
HSB
21, 16%, 74%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 26
LAB
71, 6, 8
LCH
71, 10, 54
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 51
XYZ
41, 42, 38
LUV
71, 13, 11
HWB
21, 62%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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