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
BDCABD
RGB
189, 202, 189
HSL
120, 11%, 77%
HSB
120, 6%, 79%
CMYK
6, 0, 6, 21
LAB
80, -6, 5
LCH
80, 8, 143
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 145
XYZ
51, 57, 56
LUV
80, -7, 9
HWB
120, 74%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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