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
B2BAAD
RGB
178, 186, 173
HSL
97, 9%, 70%
HSB
97, 7%, 73%
CMYK
4, 0, 7, 27
LAB
75, -5, 6
LCH
75, 7, 130
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 133
XYZ
43, 48, 46
LUV
75, -4, 9
HWB
97, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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