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
BDD3CC
RGB
189, 211, 204
HSL
161, 20%, 78%
HSB
161, 10%, 83%
CMYK
10, 0, 3, 17
LAB
83, -9, 1
LCH
83, 9, 175
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 175
XYZ
55, 62, 66
LUV
83, -12, 3
HWB
161, 74%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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