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
BFA99D
RGB
191, 169, 157
HSL
21, 21%, 68%
HSB
21, 18%, 75%
CMYK
0, 12, 18, 25
LAB
71, 7, 9
LCH
71, 12, 54
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 50
XYZ
42, 42, 38
LUV
71, 14, 12
HWB
21, 62%, 25%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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