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
BDC2B2
RGB
189, 194, 178
HSL
79, 12%, 73%
HSB
79, 8%, 76%
CMYK
3, 0, 8, 24
LAB
78, -4, 7
LCH
78, 8, 118
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 121
XYZ
48, 53, 50
LUV
78, -2, 12
HWB
79, 70%, 24%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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