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
BCD0D8
RGB
188, 208, 216
HSL
197, 26%, 79%
HSB
197, 13%, 85%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 15
LAB
82, -6, -6
LCH
82, 9, 228
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 224
XYZ
56, 61, 74
LUV
82, -11, -9
HWB
197, 74%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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