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
BBD3D5
RGB
187, 211, 213
HSL
185, 24%, 78%
HSB
185, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 1, 0, 16
LAB
83, -8, -4
LCH
83, 9, 206
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 203
XYZ
56, 62, 72
LUV
83, -13, -4
HWB
185, 73%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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