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
BDAD97
RGB
189, 173, 151
HSL
35, 22%, 67%
HSB
35, 20%, 74%
CMYK
0, 8, 20, 26
LAB
72, 3, 14
LCH
72, 14, 76
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 76
XYZ
42, 43, 35
LUV
72, 11, 18
HWB
35, 59%, 26%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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