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
B2B6B8
RGB
178, 182, 184
HSL
200, 4%, 71%
HSB
200, 3%, 72%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 28
LAB
74, -1, -2
LCH
74, 2, 233
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 229
XYZ
44, 46, 52
LUV
74, -2, -2
HWB
200, 70%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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