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
BDB498
RGB
189, 180, 152
HSL
45, 22%, 67%
HSB
45, 20%, 74%
CMYK
0, 5, 20, 26
LAB
74, 0, 16
LCH
74, 16, 90
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 92
XYZ
43, 46, 36
LUV
74, 7, 22
HWB
45, 60%, 26%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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