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
BDCCC9
RGB
189, 204, 201
HSL
168, 13%, 77%
HSB
168, 7%, 80%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 20
LAB
81, -6, 0
LCH
81, 6, 183
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 183
XYZ
53, 58, 64
LUV
81, -8, 1
HWB
168, 74%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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