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
B0BFCE
RGB
176, 191, 206
HSL
210, 23%, 75%
HSB
210, 15%, 81%
CMYK
15, 7, 0, 19
LAB
77, -3, -9
LCH
77, 10, 252
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 248
XYZ
48, 51, 66
LUV
77, -9, -14
HWB
210, 69%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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