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
B1CDC8
RGB
177, 205, 200
HSL
169, 22%, 75%
HSB
169, 14%, 80%
CMYK
14, 0, 2, 20
LAB
80, -10, -1
LCH
80, 11, 185
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 184
XYZ
50, 57, 63
LUV
80, -15, 1
HWB
169, 69%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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