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
B1BEAF
RGB
177, 190, 175
HSL
112, 10%, 72%
HSB
112, 8%, 75%
CMYK
7, 0, 8, 25
LAB
76, -7, 6
LCH
76, 9, 138
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 142
XYZ
44, 49, 48
LUV
76, -7, 10
HWB
112, 69%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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