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
BDB79F
RGB
189, 183, 159
HSL
48, 19%, 68%
HSB
48, 16%, 74%
CMYK
0, 3, 16, 26
LAB
74, -1, 13
LCH
74, 13, 94
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 95
XYZ
44, 47, 40
LUV
74, 5, 19
HWB
48, 62%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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