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
BFCBC4
RGB
191, 203, 196
HSL
145, 10%, 77%
HSB
145, 6%, 80%
CMYK
6, 0, 3, 20
LAB
81, -5, 2
LCH
81, 6, 159
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 161
XYZ
53, 58, 61
LUV
81, -6, 4
HWB
145, 75%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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