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
BBD1D5
RGB
187, 209, 213
HSL
189, 24%, 78%
HSB
189, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 16
LAB
82, -7, -5
LCH
82, 8, 213
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 210
XYZ
55, 61, 72
LUV
82, -12, -6
HWB
189, 73%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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