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
BDAAA9
RGB
189, 170, 169
HSL
3, 13%, 70%
HSB
3, 11%, 74%
CMYK
0, 10, 11, 26
LAB
71, 7, 3
LCH
71, 8, 24
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 21
XYZ
43, 42, 43
LUV
71, 11, 3
HWB
3, 66%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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