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
B1B6B7
RGB
177, 182, 183
HSL
190, 4%, 71%
HSB
190, 3%, 72%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 28
LAB
74, -2, -1
LCH
74, 2, 215
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 211
XYZ
43, 46, 51
LUV
74, -3, -1
HWB
190, 69%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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