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
BBC4BC
RGB
187, 196, 188
HSL
127, 7%, 75%
HSB
127, 5%, 77%
CMYK
5, 0, 4, 23
LAB
78, -4, 3
LCH
78, 5, 146
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 149
XYZ
49, 54, 55
LUV
78, -5, 5
HWB
127, 73%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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