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
BDCAB6
RGB
189, 202, 182
HSL
99, 16%, 75%
HSB
99, 10%, 79%
CMYK
6, 0, 10, 21
LAB
80, -7, 8
LCH
80, 11, 131
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 134
XYZ
51, 56, 52
LUV
80, -6, 14
HWB
99, 71%, 21%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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