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
BFD0CF
RGB
191, 208, 207
HSL
176, 15%, 78%
HSB
176, 8%, 82%
CMYK
8, 0, 0, 18
LAB
82, -6, -2
LCH
82, 6, 195
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 193
XYZ
55, 61, 68
LUV
82, -9, -1
HWB
176, 75%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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