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
B2C9BC
RGB
178, 201, 188
HSL
146, 18%, 74%
HSB
146, 11%, 79%
CMYK
11, 0, 6, 21
LAB
79, -10, 4
LCH
79, 11, 159
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 161
XYZ
48, 55, 56
LUV
79, -12, 8
HWB
146, 70%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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