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
BFCCC8
RGB
191, 204, 200
HSL
162, 11%, 77%
HSB
162, 6%, 80%
CMYK
6, 0, 2, 20
LAB
81, -5, 0
LCH
81, 5, 176
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 176
XYZ
54, 58, 63
LUV
81, -7, 2
HWB
162, 75%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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