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
B2BBBC
RGB
178, 187, 188
HSL
186, 7%, 72%
HSB
186, 5%, 74%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 26
LAB
75, -3, -2
LCH
75, 4, 208
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 205
XYZ
45, 49, 55
LUV
75, -5, -2
HWB
186, 70%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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