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
B2B3BE
RGB
178, 179, 190
HSL
235, 8%, 72%
HSB
235, 6%, 75%
CMYK
6, 6, 0, 25
LAB
73, 1, -6
LCH
73, 6, 282
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 282
XYZ
44, 45, 55
LUV
73, -1, -9
HWB
235, 70%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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