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
BDCEBA
RGB
189, 206, 186
HSL
111, 17%, 77%
HSB
111, 10%, 81%
CMYK
8, 0, 10, 19
LAB
81, -9, 8
LCH
81, 12, 138
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 141
XYZ
52, 59, 55
LUV
81, -9, 13
HWB
111, 73%, 19%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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