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
BCD1DD
RGB
188, 209, 221
HSL
202, 33%, 80%
HSB
202, 15%, 87%
CMYK
15, 5, 0, 13
LAB
83, -5, -8
LCH
83, 10, 237
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 233
XYZ
57, 62, 77
LUV
83, -12, -12
HWB
202, 74%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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