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
B3B7CD
RGB
179, 183, 205
HSL
231, 21%, 75%
HSB
231, 13%, 80%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 20
LAB
75, 2, -12
LCH
75, 12, 279
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 277
XYZ
47, 48, 65
LUV
75, -3, -18
HWB
231, 70%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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