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
BFAC9E
RGB
191, 172, 158
HSL
25, 20%, 68%
HSB
25, 17%, 75%
CMYK
0, 10, 17, 25
LAB
72, 5, 10
LCH
72, 11, 61
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 59
XYZ
42, 43, 38
LUV
72, 12, 13
HWB
25, 62%, 25%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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