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
B2B8AE
RGB
178, 184, 174
HSL
96, 7%, 70%
HSB
96, 5%, 72%
CMYK
3, 0, 5, 28
LAB
74, -4, 4
LCH
74, 6, 129
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 133
XYZ
43, 47, 47
LUV
74, -3, 7
HWB
96, 68%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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