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
B0BDBA
RGB
176, 189, 186
HSL
166, 9%, 72%
HSB
166, 7%, 74%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 26
LAB
76, -5, 0
LCH
76, 5, 181
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 181
XYZ
45, 49, 54
LUV
76, -7, 1
HWB
166, 69%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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