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
B2CAC8
RGB
178, 202, 200
HSL
175, 18%, 75%
HSB
175, 12%, 79%
CMYK
12, 0, 1, 21
LAB
79, -9, -2
LCH
79, 9, 192
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 191
XYZ
50, 56, 63
LUV
79, -13, -1
HWB
175, 70%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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