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
B3C2CA
RGB
179, 194, 202
HSL
201, 18%, 75%
HSB
201, 11%, 79%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 21
LAB
77, -4, -6
LCH
77, 7, 235
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 231
XYZ
49, 52, 63
LUV
77, -9, -8
HWB
201, 70%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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