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
BDBAAC
RGB
189, 186, 172
HSL
49, 11%, 71%
HSB
49, 9%, 74%
CMYK
0, 2, 9, 26
LAB
75, -1, 8
LCH
75, 8, 96
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 97
XYZ
46, 49, 46
LUV
75, 3, 11
HWB
49, 67%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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