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
BDADB2
RGB
189, 173, 178
HSL
341, 11%, 71%
HSB
341, 8%, 74%
CMYK
0, 8, 6, 26
LAB
72, 7, 0
LCH
72, 7, 357
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 357
XYZ
44, 44, 48
LUV
72, 9, -2
HWB
341, 68%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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