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
BDBAA4
RGB
189, 186, 164
HSL
53, 16%, 69%
HSB
53, 13%, 74%
CMYK
0, 2, 13, 26
LAB
75, -2, 12
LCH
75, 12, 98
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 101
XYZ
45, 49, 42
LUV
75, 3, 17
HWB
53, 64%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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