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
BDB8A7
RGB
189, 184, 167
HSL
46, 14%, 70%
HSB
46, 12%, 74%
CMYK
0, 3, 12, 26
LAB
75, 0, 9
LCH
75, 9, 92
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 93
XYZ
45, 48, 43
LUV
75, 4, 14
HWB
46, 65%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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