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
B2CED1
RGB
178, 206, 209
HSL
186, 25%, 76%
HSB
186, 15%, 82%
CMYK
15, 1, 0, 18
LAB
81, -9, -5
LCH
81, 10, 208
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 204
XYZ
52, 58, 69
LUV
81, -15, -6
HWB
186, 70%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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