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
BBCBD1
RGB
187, 203, 209
HSL
196, 19%, 78%
HSB
196, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 18
LAB
81, -5, -5
LCH
81, 7, 226
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 222
XYZ
53, 58, 69
LUV
81, -9, -7
HWB
196, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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