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
BDBFAD
RGB
189, 191, 173
HSL
67, 12%, 71%
HSB
67, 9%, 75%
CMYK
1, 0, 9, 25
LAB
77, -3, 9
LCH
77, 9, 109
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 112
XYZ
47, 51, 47
LUV
77, 0, 14
HWB
67, 68%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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