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
BCC9CA
RGB
188, 201, 202
HSL
184, 12%, 76%
HSB
184, 7%, 79%
CMYK
7, 0, 0, 21
LAB
80, -4, -2
LCH
80, 5, 205
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 202
XYZ
52, 57, 64
LUV
80, -7, -2
HWB
184, 74%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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