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
BDB2B1
RGB
189, 178, 177
HSL
5, 8%, 72%
HSB
5, 6%, 74%
CMYK
0, 6, 6, 26
LAB
73, 4, 2
LCH
73, 4, 27
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 24
XYZ
45, 46, 48
LUV
73, 6, 2
HWB
5, 69%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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