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
BDBFA9
RGB
189, 191, 169
HSL
65, 15%, 71%
HSB
65, 12%, 75%
CMYK
1, 0, 12, 25
LAB
77, -4, 11
LCH
77, 11, 108
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 111
XYZ
47, 51, 45
LUV
77, 0, 16
HWB
65, 66%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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