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
B1BECE
RGB
177, 190, 206
HSL
213, 23%, 75%
HSB
213, 14%, 81%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 19
LAB
76, -2, -10
LCH
76, 10, 257
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 254
XYZ
48, 51, 66
LUV
76, -8, -14
HWB
213, 69%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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