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
B2C0BC
RGB
178, 192, 188
HSL
163, 10%, 73%
HSB
163, 7%, 75%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 25
LAB
77, -6, 0
LCH
77, 6, 177
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 177
XYZ
46, 51, 55
LUV
77, -8, 1
HWB
163, 70%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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