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
B1BFBF
RGB
177, 191, 191
HSL
180, 10%, 72%
HSB
180, 7%, 75%
CMYK
7, 0, 0, 25
LAB
76, -5, -2
LCH
76, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 197
XYZ
46, 50, 57
LUV
76, -8, -2
HWB
180, 69%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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