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
BCD0CB
RGB
188, 208, 203
HSL
165, 18%, 78%
HSB
165, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 0, 2, 18
LAB
82, -8, 0
LCH
82, 8, 180
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 179
XYZ
54, 60, 65
LUV
82, -11, 2
HWB
165, 74%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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