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
B2C8DD
RGB
178, 200, 221
HSL
209, 39%, 78%
HSB
209, 19%, 87%
CMYK
19, 10, 0, 13
LAB
79, -4, -13
LCH
79, 14, 252
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 247
XYZ
52, 56, 76
LUV
79, -13, -20
HWB
209, 70%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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