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
BDB09C
RGB
189, 176, 156
HSL
36, 20%, 68%
HSB
36, 17%, 74%
CMYK
0, 7, 17, 26
LAB
73, 2, 12
LCH
73, 12, 79
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 79
XYZ
43, 44, 38
LUV
73, 9, 17
HWB
36, 61%, 26%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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