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
B2BEC9
RGB
178, 190, 201
HSL
209, 18%, 74%
HSB
209, 11%, 79%
CMYK
11, 5, 0, 21
LAB
76, -3, -7
LCH
76, 8, 250
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 246
XYZ
47, 51, 63
LUV
76, -7, -10
HWB
209, 70%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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