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
B2B8A9
RGB
178, 184, 169
HSL
84, 10%, 69%
HSB
84, 8%, 72%
CMYK
3, 0, 8, 28
LAB
74, -4, 7
LCH
74, 8, 122
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 125
XYZ
43, 47, 44
LUV
74, -3, 11
HWB
84, 66%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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