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
BC9D9F
RGB
188, 157, 159
HSL
356, 19%, 68%
HSB
356, 16%, 74%
CMYK
0, 16, 15, 26
LAB
68, 12, 3
LCH
68, 13, 16
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 14
XYZ
39, 37, 38
LUV
68, 19, 3
HWB
356, 62%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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