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
B2ABAC
RGB
178, 171, 172
HSL
351, 4%, 68%
HSB
351, 4%, 70%
CMYK
0, 4, 3, 30
LAB
71, 3, 0
LCH
71, 3, 9
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 7
XYZ
40, 42, 45
LUV
71, 4, 0
HWB
351, 67%, 30%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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