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
BFAD9E
RGB
191, 173, 158
HSL
27, 20%, 68%
HSB
27, 17%, 75%
CMYK
0, 9, 17, 25
LAB
72, 5, 10
LCH
72, 11, 65
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 62
XYZ
43, 43, 38
LUV
72, 12, 14
HWB
27, 62%, 25%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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