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
BDAD99
RGB
189, 173, 153
HSL
33, 21%, 67%
HSB
33, 19%, 74%
CMYK
0, 8, 19, 26
LAB
72, 4, 13
LCH
72, 13, 74
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 73
XYZ
42, 43, 36
LUV
72, 11, 17
HWB
33, 60%, 26%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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