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
B2B8D2
RGB
178, 184, 210
HSL
229, 26%, 76%
HSB
229, 15%, 82%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 18
LAB
75, 2, -14
LCH
75, 14, 277
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 275
XYZ
47, 48, 68
LUV
75, -5, -22
HWB
229, 70%, 18%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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