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
BDB59C
RGB
189, 181, 156
HSL
45, 20%, 68%
HSB
45, 17%, 74%
CMYK
0, 4, 17, 26
LAB
74, 0, 14
LCH
74, 14, 91
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 92
XYZ
44, 46, 38
LUV
74, 6, 20
HWB
45, 61%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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