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
BCCAC2
RGB
188, 202, 194
HSL
146, 12%, 76%
HSB
146, 7%, 79%
CMYK
7, 0, 4, 21
LAB
80, -6, 2
LCH
80, 6, 159
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 161
XYZ
52, 57, 59
LUV
80, -7, 5
HWB
146, 74%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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