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
BEC5B5
RGB
190, 197, 181
HSL
86, 12%, 74%
HSB
86, 8%, 77%
CMYK
4, 0, 8, 23
LAB
79, -5, 7
LCH
79, 9, 123
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 126
XYZ
50, 54, 52
LUV
79, -3, 11
HWB
86, 71%, 23%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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