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
B3C8CA
RGB
179, 200, 202
HSL
185, 18%, 75%
HSB
185, 11%, 79%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 21
LAB
79, -7, -4
LCH
79, 8, 207
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 204
XYZ
50, 55, 64
LUV
79, -11, -4
HWB
185, 70%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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