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
B0B5B8
RGB
176, 181, 184
HSL
202, 5%, 71%
HSB
202, 4%, 72%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 28
LAB
73, -1, -2
LCH
73, 3, 238
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 234
XYZ
43, 46, 52
LUV
73, -3, -3
HWB
202, 69%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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