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
B2BCBA
RGB
178, 188, 186
HSL
168, 7%, 72%
HSB
168, 5%, 74%
CMYK
5, 0, 1, 26
LAB
75, -4, 0
LCH
75, 4, 184
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 183
XYZ
45, 49, 54
LUV
75, -5, 0
HWB
168, 70%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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