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
BDACB0
RGB
189, 172, 176
HSL
346, 11%, 71%
HSB
346, 9%, 74%
CMYK
0, 9, 7, 26
LAB
72, 7, 0
LCH
72, 7, 2
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 2
XYZ
44, 43, 47
LUV
72, 10, -1
HWB
346, 67%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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