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
B2CDC6
RGB
178, 205, 198
HSL
164, 21%, 75%
HSB
164, 13%, 80%
CMYK
13, 0, 3, 20
LAB
80, -10, 0
LCH
80, 10, 178
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 178
XYZ
50, 57, 62
LUV
80, -14, 2
HWB
164, 70%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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