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
B2CFC8
RGB
178, 207, 200
HSL
166, 23%, 75%
HSB
166, 14%, 81%
CMYK
14, 0, 3, 19
LAB
81, -11, 0
LCH
81, 11, 180
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 179
XYZ
51, 58, 63
LUV
81, -15, 2
HWB
166, 70%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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