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
B2CEDE
RGB
178, 206, 222
HSL
202, 40%, 78%
HSB
202, 20%, 87%
CMYK
20, 7, 0, 13
LAB
81, -7, -11
LCH
81, 13, 238
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 233
XYZ
54, 59, 78
LUV
81, -15, -16
HWB
202, 70%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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