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
BDAFAA
RGB
189, 175, 170
HSL
16, 13%, 70%
HSB
16, 10%, 74%
CMYK
0, 7, 10, 26
LAB
73, 5, 4
LCH
73, 6, 45
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 41
XYZ
44, 44, 44
LUV
73, 9, 6
HWB
16, 67%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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