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
B1C8BF
RGB
177, 200, 191
HSL
157, 17%, 74%
HSB
157, 12%, 78%
CMYK
12, 0, 4, 22
LAB
79, -9, 2
LCH
79, 10, 170
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 170
XYZ
48, 54, 57
LUV
79, -12, 4
HWB
157, 69%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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