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
B2CEC2
RGB
178, 206, 194
HSL
154, 22%, 75%
HSB
154, 14%, 81%
CMYK
14, 0, 6, 19
LAB
80, -11, 3
LCH
80, 12, 167
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 168
XYZ
50, 58, 59
LUV
80, -15, 6
HWB
154, 70%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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