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
B2B8CB
RGB
178, 184, 203
HSL
226, 19%, 75%
HSB
226, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 20
LAB
75, 1, -10
LCH
75, 10, 274
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 272
XYZ
46, 48, 63
LUV
75, -4, -16
HWB
226, 70%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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