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
B2C7BB
RGB
178, 199, 187
HSL
146, 16%, 74%
HSB
146, 11%, 78%
CMYK
11, 0, 6, 22
LAB
78, -9, 3
LCH
78, 10, 159
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 161
XYZ
48, 54, 55
LUV
78, -11, 7
HWB
146, 70%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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