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
B2D1CA
RGB
178, 209, 202
HSL
166, 25%, 76%
HSB
166, 15%, 82%
CMYK
15, 0, 3, 18
LAB
81, -12, 0
LCH
81, 12, 181
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 180
XYZ
52, 59, 65
LUV
81, -16, 2
HWB
166, 70%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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