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
B2BAA7
RGB
178, 186, 167
HSL
85, 12%, 69%
HSB
85, 10%, 73%
CMYK
4, 0, 10, 27
LAB
74, -5, 9
LCH
74, 10, 122
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 126
XYZ
43, 47, 43
LUV
74, -4, 14
HWB
85, 65%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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