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
B2CBD4
RGB
178, 203, 212
HSL
196, 28%, 76%
HSB
196, 16%, 83%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 17
LAB
80, -7, -7
LCH
80, 10, 226
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 221
XYZ
52, 57, 71
LUV
80, -14, -10
HWB
196, 70%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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