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
BCBDB6
RGB
188, 189, 182
HSL
69, 5%, 73%
HSB
69, 4%, 74%
CMYK
1, 0, 4, 26
LAB
76, -1, 3
LCH
76, 4, 111
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 113
XYZ
47, 50, 51
LUV
76, 0, 5
HWB
69, 71%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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