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
BBCED6
RGB
187, 206, 214
HSL
198, 25%, 79%
HSB
198, 13%, 84%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 16
LAB
81, -5, -6
LCH
81, 8, 229
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 225
XYZ
55, 60, 72
LUV
81, -11, -9
HWB
198, 73%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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