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
B1B6B5
RGB
177, 182, 181
HSL
168, 3%, 70%
HSB
168, 3%, 71%
CMYK
3, 0, 1, 29
LAB
74, -2, 0
LCH
74, 2, 184
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 183
XYZ
43, 46, 50
LUV
74, -3, 0
HWB
168, 69%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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