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
B2C8D8
RGB
178, 200, 216
HSL
205, 33%, 77%
HSB
205, 18%, 85%
CMYK
18, 7, 0, 15
LAB
79, -5, -11
LCH
79, 12, 244
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 239
XYZ
51, 56, 73
LUV
79, -12, -15
HWB
205, 70%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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