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
B2C6BC
RGB
178, 198, 188
HSL
150, 15%, 74%
HSB
150, 10%, 78%
CMYK
10, 0, 5, 22
LAB
78, -8, 3
LCH
78, 9, 163
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 164
XYZ
48, 53, 55
LUV
78, -10, 6
HWB
150, 70%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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