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
BCD4CB
RGB
188, 212, 203
HSL
157, 22%, 78%
HSB
157, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 0, 4, 17
LAB
83, -10, 2
LCH
83, 10, 171
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 171
XYZ
55, 62, 66
LUV
83, -13, 4
HWB
157, 74%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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