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
B2B9CA
RGB
178, 185, 202
HSL
222, 18%, 75%
HSB
222, 12%, 79%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 21
LAB
75, 0, -10
LCH
75, 10, 270
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 268
XYZ
46, 48, 63
LUV
75, -5, -14
HWB
222, 70%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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