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
B2BEC2
RGB
178, 190, 194
HSL
195, 12%, 73%
HSB
195, 8%, 76%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 24
LAB
76, -4, -4
LCH
76, 5, 224
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 220
XYZ
47, 50, 58
LUV
76, -7, -5
HWB
195, 70%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.