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
BDACA6
RGB
189, 172, 166
HSL
16, 15%, 70%
HSB
16, 12%, 74%
CMYK
0, 9, 12, 26
LAB
72, 6, 5
LCH
72, 8, 44
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 40
XYZ
43, 43, 42
LUV
72, 11, 7
HWB
16, 65%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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