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
BDAEB4
RGB
189, 174, 180
HSL
336, 10%, 71%
HSB
336, 8%, 74%
CMYK
0, 8, 5, 26
LAB
73, 6, -1
LCH
73, 6, 351
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 351
XYZ
44, 44, 49
LUV
73, 8, -3
HWB
336, 68%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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