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
BED2CC
RGB
190, 210, 204
HSL
162, 18%, 78%
HSB
162, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 0, 3, 18
LAB
83, -8, 1
LCH
83, 8, 176
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 176
XYZ
55, 61, 66
LUV
83, -11, 2
HWB
162, 75%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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