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
BDB8A0
RGB
189, 184, 160
HSL
50, 18%, 68%
HSB
50, 15%, 74%
CMYK
0, 3, 15, 26
LAB
75, -1, 13
LCH
75, 13, 95
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 97
XYZ
44, 48, 40
LUV
75, 4, 19
HWB
50, 63%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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