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
BBCBC9
RGB
187, 203, 201
HSL
173, 13%, 76%
HSB
173, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 0, 1, 20
LAB
80, -6, -1
LCH
80, 6, 189
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 188
XYZ
52, 57, 64
LUV
80, -9, 0
HWB
173, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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