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
B2BACE
RGB
178, 186, 206
HSL
223, 22%, 75%
HSB
223, 14%, 81%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 19
LAB
75, 0, -11
LCH
75, 11, 271
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 268
XYZ
47, 49, 65
LUV
75, -5, -17
HWB
223, 70%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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