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
BBD4C6
RGB
187, 212, 198
HSL
146, 23%, 78%
HSB
146, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 0, 7, 17
LAB
83, -11, 4
LCH
83, 11, 160
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 161
XYZ
54, 62, 62
LUV
83, -13, 8
HWB
146, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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