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
BBC5B7
RGB
187, 197, 183
HSL
103, 11%, 75%
HSB
103, 7%, 77%
CMYK
5, 0, 7, 23
LAB
78, -5, 6
LCH
78, 8, 133
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 137
XYZ
49, 54, 53
LUV
78, -5, 10
HWB
103, 72%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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