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
BBCED5
RGB
187, 206, 213
HSL
196, 24%, 78%
HSB
196, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 16
LAB
81, -6, -6
LCH
81, 8, 226
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 222
XYZ
55, 60, 72
LUV
81, -11, -8
HWB
196, 73%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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