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
B2ADB6
RGB
178, 173, 182
HSL
273, 6%, 70%
HSB
273, 5%, 71%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 29
LAB
71, 3, -4
LCH
71, 5, 308
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 310
XYZ
42, 43, 50
LUV
71, 2, -6
HWB
273, 68%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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