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
BCC5BF
RGB
188, 197, 191
HSL
140, 7%, 75%
HSB
140, 5%, 77%
CMYK
5, 0, 3, 23
LAB
79, -4, 2
LCH
79, 4, 155
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 157
XYZ
50, 54, 57
LUV
79, -5, 4
HWB
140, 74%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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