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
B2BBC6
RGB
178, 187, 198
HSL
213, 15%, 74%
HSB
213, 10%, 78%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 22
LAB
75, -2, -7
LCH
75, 7, 257
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 253
XYZ
46, 49, 60
LUV
75, -6, -10
HWB
213, 70%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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