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
BDB39D
RGB
189, 179, 157
HSL
41, 20%, 68%
HSB
41, 17%, 74%
CMYK
0, 5, 17, 26
LAB
73, 1, 13
LCH
73, 13, 86
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 86
XYZ
43, 45, 38
LUV
73, 7, 18
HWB
41, 62%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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