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
B2B7B9
RGB
178, 183, 185
HSL
197, 5%, 71%
HSB
197, 4%, 73%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 27
LAB
74, -2, -2
LCH
74, 2, 227
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 223
XYZ
44, 47, 53
LUV
74, -3, -2
HWB
197, 70%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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