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
B2D0CC
RGB
178, 208, 204
HSL
172, 24%, 76%
HSB
172, 14%, 82%
CMYK
14, 0, 2, 18
LAB
81, -11, -2
LCH
81, 11, 188
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 187
XYZ
52, 59, 66
LUV
81, -16, 0
HWB
172, 70%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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