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
B2B5B9
RGB
178, 181, 185
HSL
214, 5%, 71%
HSB
214, 4%, 73%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 27
LAB
74, -1, -2
LCH
74, 2, 258
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 255
XYZ
44, 46, 52
LUV
74, -2, -4
HWB
214, 70%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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