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
B2CED6
RGB
178, 206, 214
HSL
193, 31%, 77%
HSB
193, 17%, 84%
CMYK
17, 4, 0, 16
LAB
81, -8, -7
LCH
81, 11, 221
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 217
XYZ
53, 58, 72
LUV
81, -15, -10
HWB
193, 70%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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