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
BDBAA9
RGB
189, 186, 169
HSL
51, 13%, 70%
HSB
51, 11%, 74%
CMYK
0, 2, 11, 26
LAB
75, -1, 9
LCH
75, 9, 97
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 99
XYZ
46, 49, 45
LUV
75, 3, 13
HWB
51, 66%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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