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
B3CDCB
RGB
179, 205, 203
HSL
175, 21%, 75%
HSB
175, 13%, 80%
CMYK
13, 0, 1, 20
LAB
80, -9, -2
LCH
80, 10, 193
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 191
XYZ
51, 58, 65
LUV
80, -14, -1
HWB
175, 70%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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