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
B2C8D7
RGB
178, 200, 215
HSL
204, 32%, 77%
HSB
204, 17%, 84%
CMYK
17, 7, 0, 16
LAB
79, -5, -10
LCH
79, 11, 242
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 238
XYZ
51, 56, 72
LUV
79, -12, -15
HWB
204, 70%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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