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
BCCCCE
RGB
188, 204, 206
HSL
187, 16%, 77%
HSB
187, 9%, 81%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 19
LAB
81, -5, -3
LCH
81, 6, 209
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 206
XYZ
53, 58, 67
LUV
81, -9, -3
HWB
187, 74%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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