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
B1CBBC
RGB
177, 203, 188
HSL
145, 20%, 75%
HSB
145, 13%, 80%
CMYK
13, 0, 7, 20
LAB
79, -11, 4
LCH
79, 12, 159
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 160
XYZ
49, 56, 56
LUV
79, -13, 9
HWB
145, 69%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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