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
BECCCB
RGB
190, 204, 203
HSL
176, 12%, 77%
HSB
176, 7%, 80%
CMYK
7, 0, 0, 20
LAB
81, -5, -1
LCH
81, 5, 194
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 192
XYZ
54, 58, 65
LUV
81, -8, -1
HWB
176, 75%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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