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
B2B2B2
RGB
178, 178, 178
HSL
0, 0%, 70%
HSB
0, 0%, 70%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 30
LAB
73, 0, 0
LCH
73, 0, 0
OKLCH
0.76, 0.00, 0
XYZ
42, 45, 48
LUV
73, 0, 0
HWB
0, 70%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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