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
BCD0C4
RGB
188, 208, 196
HSL
144, 18%, 78%
HSB
144, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 0, 6, 18
LAB
82, -9, 4
LCH
82, 9, 158
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 159
XYZ
53, 60, 61
LUV
82, -10, 7
HWB
144, 74%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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