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
BBD3C6
RGB
187, 211, 198
HSL
148, 21%, 78%
HSB
148, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 0, 6, 17
LAB
82, -10, 4
LCH
82, 11, 161
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 162
XYZ
54, 61, 62
LUV
82, -12, 7
HWB
148, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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