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
B1CEBD
RGB
177, 206, 189
HSL
145, 23%, 75%
HSB
145, 14%, 81%
CMYK
14, 0, 8, 19
LAB
80, -13, 5
LCH
80, 14, 158
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 160
XYZ
49, 57, 57
LUV
80, -15, 10
HWB
145, 69%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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