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
B2B4BC
RGB
178, 180, 188
HSL
228, 7%, 72%
HSB
228, 5%, 74%
CMYK
5, 4, 0, 26
LAB
73, 0, -4
LCH
73, 4, 276
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 275
XYZ
44, 46, 54
LUV
73, -2, -7
HWB
228, 70%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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