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
B3BFBE
RGB
179, 191, 190
HSL
175, 9%, 73%
HSB
175, 6%, 75%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 25
LAB
76, -4, -1
LCH
76, 5, 193
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 191
XYZ
47, 51, 56
LUV
76, -7, -1
HWB
175, 70%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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