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
B1CEBC
RGB
177, 206, 188
HSL
143, 23%, 75%
HSB
143, 14%, 81%
CMYK
14, 0, 9, 19
LAB
80, -13, 6
LCH
80, 14, 156
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 158
XYZ
49, 57, 56
LUV
80, -15, 11
HWB
143, 69%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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