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
BDB2AB
RGB
189, 178, 171
HSL
23, 12%, 71%
HSB
23, 10%, 74%
CMYK
0, 6, 10, 26
LAB
73, 3, 5
LCH
73, 6, 58
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 55
XYZ
44, 46, 45
LUV
73, 7, 7
HWB
23, 67%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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