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
B3B6B5
RGB
179, 182, 181
HSL
160, 2%, 71%
HSB
160, 2%, 71%
CMYK
2, 0, 1, 29
LAB
74, -1, 0
LCH
74, 1, 174
OKLCH
0.77, 0.00, 174
XYZ
44, 46, 50
LUV
74, -2, 0
HWB
160, 70%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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