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
B2B6BE
RGB
178, 182, 190
HSL
220, 8%, 72%
HSB
220, 6%, 75%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 25
LAB
74, 0, -5
LCH
74, 5, 266
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 264
XYZ
44, 47, 55
LUV
74, -3, -7
HWB
220, 70%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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