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
BCD4C4
RGB
188, 212, 196
HSL
140, 22%, 78%
HSB
140, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 0, 8, 17
LAB
83, -11, 5
LCH
83, 12, 154
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 156
XYZ
54, 62, 61
LUV
83, -12, 10
HWB
140, 74%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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