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
BCD2C3
RGB
188, 210, 195
HSL
139, 20%, 78%
HSB
139, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 0, 7, 18
LAB
82, -10, 5
LCH
82, 11, 154
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 156
XYZ
54, 61, 61
LUV
82, -11, 9
HWB
139, 74%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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