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
BFA999
RGB
191, 169, 153
HSL
25, 23%, 67%
HSB
25, 20%, 75%
CMYK
0, 12, 20, 25
LAB
71, 6, 11
LCH
71, 13, 61
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 58
XYZ
41, 42, 36
LUV
71, 15, 15
HWB
25, 60%, 25%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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