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
B2BABB
RGB
178, 186, 187
HSL
187, 6%, 72%
HSB
187, 5%, 73%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 27
LAB
75, -3, -2
LCH
75, 3, 209
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 206
XYZ
45, 48, 54
LUV
75, -5, -2
HWB
187, 70%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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