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
B2CEDA
RGB
178, 206, 218
HSL
198, 35%, 78%
HSB
198, 18%, 85%
CMYK
18, 6, 0, 15
LAB
81, -8, -9
LCH
81, 12, 230
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 226
XYZ
53, 59, 75
LUV
81, -15, -13
HWB
198, 70%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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