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
BFCCC4
RGB
191, 204, 196
HSL
143, 11%, 77%
HSB
143, 6%, 80%
CMYK
6, 0, 4, 20
LAB
81, -6, 2
LCH
81, 6, 157
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 159
XYZ
53, 58, 61
LUV
81, -7, 5
HWB
143, 75%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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