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
B2B2C2
RGB
178, 178, 194
HSL
240, 12%, 73%
HSB
240, 8%, 76%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 24
LAB
73, 2, -8
LCH
73, 8, 286
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 286
XYZ
44, 45, 57
LUV
73, -1, -13
HWB
240, 70%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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