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
B2C4BD
RGB
178, 196, 189
HSL
157, 13%, 73%
HSB
157, 9%, 77%
CMYK
9, 0, 4, 23
LAB
78, -7, 1
LCH
78, 7, 170
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 170
XYZ
47, 53, 56
LUV
78, -10, 3
HWB
157, 70%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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