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
B2BBC3
RGB
178, 187, 195
HSL
208, 12%, 73%
HSB
208, 9%, 76%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 24
LAB
75, -2, -5
LCH
75, 6, 248
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 245
XYZ
46, 49, 59
LUV
75, -5, -7
HWB
208, 70%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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