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
BDBDA8
RGB
189, 189, 168
HSL
60, 14%, 70%
HSB
60, 11%, 74%
CMYK
0, 0, 11, 26
LAB
76, -3, 11
LCH
76, 11, 104
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 107
XYZ
46, 50, 44
LUV
76, 1, 16
HWB
60, 66%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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