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
BBCAC9
RGB
187, 202, 201
HSL
176, 12%, 76%
HSB
176, 7%, 79%
CMYK
7, 0, 0, 21
LAB
80, -5, -1
LCH
80, 6, 194
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 192
XYZ
52, 57, 64
LUV
80, -8, -1
HWB
176, 73%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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