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
B1BDCC
RGB
177, 189, 204
HSL
213, 21%, 75%
HSB
213, 13%, 80%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 20
LAB
76, -2, -9
LCH
76, 9, 257
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 254
XYZ
47, 50, 64
LUV
76, -7, -13
HWB
213, 69%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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