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
BCD4CC
RGB
188, 212, 204
HSL
160, 22%, 78%
HSB
160, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 0, 4, 17
LAB
83, -9, 1
LCH
83, 10, 173
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 174
XYZ
55, 62, 66
LUV
83, -13, 4
HWB
160, 74%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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