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
BDCEC7
RGB
189, 206, 199
HSL
155, 15%, 77%
HSB
155, 8%, 81%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 19
LAB
81, -7, 1
LCH
81, 7, 169
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 169
XYZ
53, 59, 63
LUV
81, -9, 3
HWB
155, 74%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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