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
B1C2CD
RGB
177, 194, 205
HSL
204, 22%, 75%
HSB
204, 14%, 80%
CMYK
14, 5, 0, 20
LAB
77, -4, -8
LCH
77, 9, 240
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 236
XYZ
48, 52, 65
LUV
77, -10, -11
HWB
204, 69%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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