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
BFCEC4
RGB
191, 206, 196
HSL
140, 13%, 78%
HSB
140, 7%, 81%
CMYK
7, 0, 5, 19
LAB
81, -7, 3
LCH
81, 7, 155
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 157
XYZ
54, 59, 61
LUV
81, -8, 6
HWB
140, 75%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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