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
BDCBC6
RGB
189, 203, 198
HSL
159, 12%, 77%
HSB
159, 7%, 80%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 20
LAB
80, -6, 1
LCH
80, 6, 172
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 173
XYZ
53, 58, 62
LUV
80, -7, 2
HWB
159, 74%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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