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
BDB5AB
RGB
189, 181, 171
HSL
33, 12%, 71%
HSB
33, 10%, 74%
CMYK
0, 4, 10, 26
LAB
74, 2, 6
LCH
74, 6, 75
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 74
XYZ
45, 47, 45
LUV
74, 5, 9
HWB
33, 67%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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