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
B2CED9
RGB
178, 206, 217
HSL
197, 34%, 77%
HSB
197, 18%, 85%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 15
LAB
81, -8, -9
LCH
81, 12, 228
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 223
XYZ
53, 59, 74
LUV
81, -15, -12
HWB
197, 70%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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