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
B0BBCB
RGB
176, 187, 203
HSL
216, 21%, 74%
HSB
216, 13%, 80%
CMYK
13, 8, 0, 20
LAB
75, -2, -9
LCH
75, 10, 261
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 258
XYZ
46, 49, 64
LUV
75, -7, -14
HWB
216, 69%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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