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
B3C8CB
RGB
179, 200, 203
HSL
187, 19%, 75%
HSB
187, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 1, 0, 20
LAB
79, -7, -4
LCH
79, 8, 210
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 207
XYZ
50, 55, 65
LUV
79, -11, -5
HWB
187, 70%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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