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
BCD2CC
RGB
188, 210, 204
HSL
164, 20%, 78%
HSB
164, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 0, 3, 18
LAB
82, -9, 0
LCH
82, 9, 178
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 178
XYZ
55, 61, 66
LUV
82, -12, 2
HWB
164, 74%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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