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
B2C2BD
RGB
178, 194, 189
HSL
161, 12%, 73%
HSB
161, 8%, 76%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 24
LAB
77, -6, 1
LCH
77, 6, 175
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 175
XYZ
47, 52, 56
LUV
77, -9, 2
HWB
161, 70%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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