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
B2C8D5
RGB
178, 200, 213
HSL
202, 29%, 77%
HSB
202, 16%, 84%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 16
LAB
79, -6, -9
LCH
79, 11, 238
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 234
XYZ
51, 56, 71
LUV
79, -12, -13
HWB
202, 70%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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