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
BDB8AC
RGB
189, 184, 172
HSL
42, 11%, 71%
HSB
42, 9%, 74%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 26
LAB
75, 0, 7
LCH
75, 7, 88
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 88
XYZ
46, 48, 46
LUV
75, 4, 10
HWB
42, 67%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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