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
BEC4B2
RGB
190, 196, 178
HSL
80, 13%, 73%
HSB
80, 9%, 77%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 23
LAB
78, -5, 8
LCH
78, 9, 119
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 122
XYZ
49, 54, 50
LUV
78, -2, 13
HWB
80, 70%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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