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
B2B5AA
RGB
178, 181, 170
HSL
76, 7%, 69%
HSB
76, 6%, 71%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 29
LAB
73, -3, 5
LCH
73, 6, 116
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 119
XYZ
42, 45, 45
LUV
73, -1, 8
HWB
76, 67%, 29%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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