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
B2B5B3
RGB
178, 181, 179
HSL
140, 2%, 70%
HSB
140, 2%, 71%
CMYK
2, 0, 1, 29
LAB
73, -1, 1
LCH
73, 2, 155
OKLCH
0.77, 0.00, 157
XYZ
43, 46, 49
LUV
73, -2, 1
HWB
140, 70%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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