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
B2C2CB
RGB
178, 194, 203
HSL
202, 19%, 75%
HSB
202, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 20
LAB
77, -4, -7
LCH
77, 8, 236
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 232
XYZ
48, 52, 64
LUV
77, -9, -9
HWB
202, 70%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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