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
B1BCAA
RGB
177, 188, 170
HSL
97, 12%, 70%
HSB
97, 10%, 74%
CMYK
6, 0, 10, 26
LAB
75, -6, 8
LCH
75, 10, 130
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 133
XYZ
43, 48, 45
LUV
75, -5, 13
HWB
97, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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