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
BBCEBE
RGB
187, 206, 190
HSL
129, 16%, 77%
HSB
129, 9%, 81%
CMYK
9, 0, 8, 19
LAB
81, -9, 6
LCH
81, 11, 147
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 150
XYZ
52, 58, 57
LUV
81, -10, 10
HWB
129, 73%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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