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
BBCABD
RGB
187, 202, 189
HSL
128, 12%, 76%
HSB
128, 7%, 79%
CMYK
7, 0, 6, 21
LAB
80, -7, 5
LCH
80, 9, 147
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 149
XYZ
51, 56, 56
LUV
80, -8, 8
HWB
128, 73%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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