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
BDB5AF
RGB
189, 181, 175
HSL
26, 10%, 71%
HSB
26, 7%, 74%
CMYK
0, 4, 7, 26
LAB
74, 2, 4
LCH
74, 5, 63
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 60
XYZ
45, 47, 47
LUV
74, 5, 6
HWB
26, 69%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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