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
BBCDD3
RGB
187, 205, 211
HSL
195, 21%, 78%
HSB
195, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 17
LAB
81, -5, -5
LCH
81, 7, 224
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 220
XYZ
54, 59, 70
LUV
81, -10, -7
HWB
195, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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