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
BDCDC8
RGB
189, 205, 200
HSL
161, 14%, 77%
HSB
161, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 0, 2, 20
LAB
81, -6, 1
LCH
81, 6, 175
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 175
XYZ
53, 59, 63
LUV
81, -9, 2
HWB
161, 74%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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