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
BECECC
RGB
190, 206, 204
HSL
173, 14%, 78%
HSB
173, 8%, 81%
CMYK
8, 0, 1, 19
LAB
81, -6, -1
LCH
81, 6, 189
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 188
XYZ
54, 59, 66
LUV
81, -9, 0
HWB
173, 75%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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