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
B2CACB
RGB
178, 202, 203
HSL
182, 19%, 75%
HSB
182, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 0, 0, 20
LAB
80, -8, -3
LCH
80, 9, 202
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 200
XYZ
50, 56, 65
LUV
80, -13, -4
HWB
182, 70%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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