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
B2C3CB
RGB
178, 195, 203
HSL
199, 19%, 75%
HSB
199, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 20
LAB
78, -5, -6
LCH
78, 8, 232
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 228
XYZ
49, 53, 64
LUV
78, -10, -8
HWB
199, 70%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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