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
B0C2CB
RGB
176, 194, 203
HSL
200, 21%, 74%
HSB
200, 13%, 80%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 20
LAB
77, -5, -7
LCH
77, 8, 233
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 229
XYZ
48, 52, 64
LUV
77, -10, -9
HWB
200, 69%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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