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
BFCBBD
RGB
191, 203, 189
HSL
111, 12%, 77%
HSB
111, 7%, 80%
CMYK
6, 0, 7, 20
LAB
80, -6, 6
LCH
80, 8, 138
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 141
XYZ
52, 57, 56
LUV
80, -6, 9
HWB
111, 74%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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