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
B2D0CB
RGB
178, 208, 203
HSL
170, 24%, 76%
HSB
170, 14%, 82%
CMYK
14, 0, 2, 18
LAB
81, -11, -1
LCH
81, 11, 185
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 184
XYZ
52, 59, 65
LUV
81, -16, 1
HWB
170, 70%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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