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
B0CEDE
RGB
176, 206, 222
HSL
201, 41%, 78%
HSB
201, 21%, 87%
CMYK
21, 7, 0, 13
LAB
81, -8, -11
LCH
81, 14, 236
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 231
XYZ
53, 59, 78
LUV
81, -16, -16
HWB
201, 69%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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