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
B2D5CB
RGB
178, 213, 203
HSL
163, 29%, 77%
HSB
163, 16%, 84%
CMYK
16, 0, 5, 16
LAB
83, -13, 1
LCH
83, 14, 176
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 176
XYZ
53, 61, 66
LUV
83, -18, 4
HWB
163, 70%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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