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
BBD5C7
RGB
187, 213, 199
HSL
148, 24%, 78%
HSB
148, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 0, 7, 16
LAB
83, -11, 4
LCH
83, 12, 161
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 162
XYZ
55, 62, 63
LUV
83, -13, 8
HWB
148, 73%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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