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
BBC5BD
RGB
187, 197, 189
HSL
132, 8%, 75%
HSB
132, 5%, 77%
CMYK
5, 0, 4, 23
LAB
79, -5, 3
LCH
79, 5, 149
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 152
XYZ
50, 54, 56
LUV
79, -5, 5
HWB
132, 73%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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