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
BCD3CE
RGB
188, 211, 206
HSL
167, 21%, 78%
HSB
167, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 0, 2, 17
LAB
83, -9, 0
LCH
83, 9, 182
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 181
XYZ
55, 62, 67
LUV
83, -12, 1
HWB
167, 74%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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