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
BFCFC9
RGB
191, 207, 201
HSL
157, 14%, 78%
HSB
157, 8%, 81%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 19
LAB
82, -6, 1
LCH
82, 7, 171
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 171
XYZ
54, 60, 64
LUV
82, -9, 3
HWB
157, 75%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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