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
BBCCBD
RGB
187, 204, 189
HSL
127, 14%, 77%
HSB
127, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 0, 7, 20
LAB
80, -8, 5
LCH
80, 10, 146
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 149
XYZ
51, 57, 57
LUV
80, -9, 10
HWB
127, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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