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
BBC6BD
RGB
187, 198, 189
HSL
131, 9%, 75%
HSB
131, 6%, 78%
CMYK
6, 0, 5, 22
LAB
79, -5, 3
LCH
79, 6, 149
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 151
XYZ
50, 55, 56
LUV
79, -6, 6
HWB
131, 73%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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