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
B2CAC2
RGB
178, 202, 194
HSL
160, 18%, 75%
HSB
160, 12%, 79%
CMYK
12, 0, 4, 21
LAB
79, -10, 1
LCH
79, 10, 173
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 174
XYZ
49, 56, 59
LUV
79, -13, 4
HWB
160, 70%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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