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
B3C5CD
RGB
179, 197, 205
HSL
198, 21%, 75%
HSB
198, 13%, 80%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 20
LAB
78, -5, -6
LCH
78, 8, 230
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 226
XYZ
50, 54, 66
LUV
78, -10, -9
HWB
198, 70%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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