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
B2B1B6
RGB
178, 177, 182
HSL
252, 3%, 70%
HSB
252, 3%, 71%
CMYK
2, 3, 0, 29
LAB
72, 1, -2
LCH
72, 3, 294
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 295
XYZ
43, 44, 51
LUV
72, 0, -4
HWB
252, 69%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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