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
BCC5B2
RGB
188, 197, 178
HSL
88, 14%, 74%
HSB
88, 10%, 77%
CMYK
5, 0, 10, 23
LAB
78, -6, 8
LCH
78, 10, 124
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 128
XYZ
49, 54, 50
LUV
78, -4, 14
HWB
88, 70%, 23%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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