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
B2C7CA
RGB
178, 199, 202
HSL
187, 18%, 75%
HSB
187, 12%, 79%
CMYK
12, 1, 0, 21
LAB
79, -7, -4
LCH
79, 8, 210
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 207
XYZ
49, 55, 64
LUV
79, -11, -5
HWB
187, 70%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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