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
B2B4C2
RGB
178, 180, 194
HSL
232, 12%, 73%
HSB
232, 8%, 76%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 24
LAB
73, 1, -7
LCH
73, 8, 280
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 279
XYZ
44, 46, 58
LUV
73, -2, -11
HWB
232, 70%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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