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
B2B4C3
RGB
178, 180, 195
HSL
233, 12%, 73%
HSB
233, 9%, 76%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 24
LAB
74, 1, -8
LCH
74, 8, 281
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 280
XYZ
45, 46, 58
LUV
74, -2, -12
HWB
233, 70%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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