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
B1BEBC
RGB
177, 190, 188
HSL
171, 9%, 72%
HSB
171, 7%, 75%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 25
LAB
76, -5, -1
LCH
76, 5, 187
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 186
XYZ
46, 50, 55
LUV
76, -7, 0
HWB
171, 69%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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