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
BDBBAD
RGB
189, 187, 173
HSL
52, 11%, 71%
HSB
52, 8%, 74%
CMYK
0, 1, 8, 26
LAB
76, -1, 7
LCH
76, 7, 99
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 100
XYZ
46, 49, 47
LUV
76, 2, 11
HWB
52, 68%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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