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
B1CFDC
RGB
177, 207, 220
HSL
198, 38%, 78%
HSB
198, 20%, 86%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 14
LAB
81, -8, -10
LCH
81, 13, 230
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 226
XYZ
53, 59, 76
LUV
81, -16, -14
HWB
198, 69%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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