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
B1B2B5
RGB
177, 178, 181
HSL
225, 3%, 70%
HSB
225, 2%, 71%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 29
LAB
73, 0, -2
LCH
73, 2, 272
OKLCH
0.76, 0.00, 271
XYZ
42, 45, 50
LUV
73, -1, -2
HWB
225, 69%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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