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
BBCBC5
RGB
187, 203, 197
HSL
158, 13%, 76%
HSB
158, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 20
LAB
80, -6, 1
LCH
80, 7, 171
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 171
XYZ
52, 57, 61
LUV
80, -9, 3
HWB
158, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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