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
BCD5C5
RGB
188, 213, 197
HSL
142, 23%, 79%
HSB
142, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 0, 8, 16
LAB
83, -11, 5
LCH
83, 12, 156
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 158
XYZ
55, 62, 62
LUV
83, -13, 10
HWB
142, 74%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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