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
B0CBCA
RGB
176, 203, 202
HSL
178, 21%, 74%
HSB
178, 13%, 80%
CMYK
13, 0, 0, 20
LAB
80, -10, -3
LCH
80, 10, 196
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 194
XYZ
50, 56, 64
LUV
80, -14, -2
HWB
178, 69%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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