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
BFD3CB
RGB
191, 211, 203
HSL
156, 19%, 79%
HSB
156, 9%, 83%
CMYK
9, 0, 4, 17
LAB
83, -8, 2
LCH
83, 8, 169
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 170
XYZ
56, 62, 66
LUV
83, -11, 4
HWB
156, 75%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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