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
BDD0CF
RGB
189, 208, 207
HSL
177, 17%, 78%
HSB
177, 9%, 82%
CMYK
9, 0, 0, 18
LAB
82, -7, -2
LCH
82, 7, 195
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 193
XYZ
55, 60, 68
LUV
82, -10, -1
HWB
177, 74%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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