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
B2ABB6
RGB
178, 171, 182
HSL
278, 7%, 69%
HSB
278, 6%, 71%
CMYK
2, 6, 0, 29
LAB
71, 4, -5
LCH
71, 6, 311
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 314
XYZ
41, 42, 50
LUV
71, 3, -8
HWB
278, 67%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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