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
B2BDAC
RGB
178, 189, 172
HSL
99, 11%, 71%
HSB
99, 9%, 74%
CMYK
6, 0, 9, 26
LAB
75, -6, 7
LCH
75, 10, 131
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 134
XYZ
44, 49, 46
LUV
75, -5, 12
HWB
99, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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