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
B1CECB
RGB
177, 206, 203
HSL
174, 23%, 75%
HSB
174, 14%, 81%
CMYK
14, 0, 1, 19
LAB
81, -10, -2
LCH
81, 11, 190
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 189
XYZ
51, 58, 65
LUV
81, -15, -1
HWB
174, 69%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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