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
B2C0CD
RGB
178, 192, 205
HSL
209, 21%, 75%
HSB
209, 13%, 80%
CMYK
13, 6, 0, 20
LAB
77, -3, -8
LCH
77, 9, 250
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 246
XYZ
48, 52, 65
LUV
77, -8, -12
HWB
209, 70%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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