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
B2BABD
RGB
178, 186, 189
HSL
196, 8%, 72%
HSB
196, 6%, 74%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 26
LAB
75, -2, -3
LCH
75, 4, 226
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 222
XYZ
45, 48, 55
LUV
75, -5, -3
HWB
196, 70%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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