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
B2C9BF
RGB
178, 201, 191
HSL
154, 18%, 74%
HSB
154, 11%, 79%
CMYK
11, 0, 5, 21
LAB
79, -10, 2
LCH
79, 10, 167
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 168
XYZ
49, 55, 57
LUV
79, -12, 5
HWB
154, 70%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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