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
B0C8BA
RGB
176, 200, 186
HSL
145, 18%, 74%
HSB
145, 12%, 78%
CMYK
12, 0, 7, 22
LAB
78, -10, 4
LCH
78, 11, 158
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 160
XYZ
47, 54, 54
LUV
78, -12, 8
HWB
145, 69%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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