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
B0C5CE
RGB
176, 197, 206
HSL
198, 23%, 75%
HSB
198, 15%, 81%
CMYK
15, 4, 0, 19
LAB
78, -6, -7
LCH
78, 9, 230
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 225
XYZ
49, 54, 66
LUV
78, -12, -10
HWB
198, 69%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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