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
BBC5B4
RGB
187, 197, 180
HSL
95, 13%, 74%
HSB
95, 9%, 77%
CMYK
5, 0, 9, 23
LAB
78, -6, 7
LCH
78, 9, 129
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 132
XYZ
49, 54, 51
LUV
78, -5, 12
HWB
95, 71%, 23%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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