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
BDB9B2
RGB
189, 185, 178
HSL
38, 8%, 72%
HSB
38, 6%, 74%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 26
LAB
75, 1, 4
LCH
75, 4, 83
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 82
XYZ
46, 49, 49
LUV
75, 3, 6
HWB
38, 70%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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