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
B2BBB2
RGB
178, 187, 178
HSL
120, 6%, 72%
HSB
120, 5%, 73%
CMYK
5, 0, 5, 27
LAB
75, -5, 3
LCH
75, 6, 143
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 145
XYZ
44, 48, 49
LUV
75, -5, 6
HWB
120, 70%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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