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
B2B5C8
RGB
178, 181, 200
HSL
232, 17%, 74%
HSB
232, 11%, 78%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 22
LAB
74, 2, -10
LCH
74, 10, 280
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 279
XYZ
45, 47, 61
LUV
74, -3, -16
HWB
232, 70%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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