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
BDB196
RGB
189, 177, 150
HSL
42, 23%, 66%
HSB
42, 21%, 74%
CMYK
0, 6, 21, 26
LAB
73, 1, 16
LCH
73, 16, 86
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 87
XYZ
42, 44, 35
LUV
73, 9, 22
HWB
42, 59%, 26%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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