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
BBCED8
RGB
187, 206, 216
HSL
201, 27%, 79%
HSB
201, 13%, 85%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 15
LAB
82, -5, -7
LCH
82, 9, 235
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 230
XYZ
55, 60, 74
LUV
82, -11, -10
HWB
201, 73%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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