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
BFBDB1
RGB
191, 189, 177
HSL
51, 10%, 72%
HSB
51, 7%, 75%
CMYK
0, 1, 7, 25
LAB
77, -1, 6
LCH
77, 6, 98
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 99
XYZ
48, 51, 49
LUV
77, 2, 9
HWB
51, 69%, 25%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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