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
BED3CB
RGB
190, 211, 203
HSL
157, 19%, 79%
HSB
157, 10%, 83%
CMYK
10, 0, 4, 17
LAB
83, -8, 1
LCH
83, 9, 170
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 171
XYZ
55, 62, 66
LUV
83, -11, 4
HWB
157, 75%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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