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
BDD2CE
RGB
189, 210, 206
HSL
169, 19%, 78%
HSB
169, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 0, 2, 18
LAB
83, -8, -1
LCH
83, 8, 184
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 183
XYZ
55, 61, 67
LUV
83, -11, 1
HWB
169, 74%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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