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
BCC9BF
RGB
188, 201, 191
HSL
134, 11%, 76%
HSB
134, 6%, 79%
CMYK
6, 0, 5, 21
LAB
80, -6, 3
LCH
80, 7, 150
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 153
XYZ
51, 56, 57
LUV
80, -7, 6
HWB
134, 74%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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