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
B2BBC9
RGB
178, 187, 201
HSL
217, 18%, 74%
HSB
217, 11%, 79%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 21
LAB
75, -1, -8
LCH
75, 8, 262
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 259
XYZ
47, 49, 62
LUV
75, -6, -12
HWB
217, 70%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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