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
BCD1DF
RGB
188, 209, 223
HSL
204, 35%, 81%
HSB
204, 16%, 87%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 13
LAB
83, -5, -9
LCH
83, 11, 241
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 237
XYZ
57, 62, 79
LUV
83, -12, -14
HWB
204, 74%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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