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
BCC5BA
RGB
188, 197, 186
HSL
109, 9%, 75%
HSB
109, 6%, 77%
CMYK
5, 0, 6, 23
LAB
79, -5, 4
LCH
79, 6, 137
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 140
XYZ
50, 54, 54
LUV
79, -4, 7
HWB
109, 73%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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